Mark Breitbard

Mark Breitbard leads the global portfolio of Gap Inc. specialty brands, Banana Republic, Gap, Intermix, Janie and Jack, worldwide as well as the company’s franchise business throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and South America.

Mark is a leader with clear vision and the proven ability to drive transformation and innovation. He has more than 25 years of retail leadership experience, serving in numerous product, creative and management roles at major global brands. In 2017, he rejoined Gap Inc. as the head of Banana Republic and during that time stabilized the business and launched new access points, including a rental subscription service, Style Passport, a partnership with thredUP, the world’s largest fashion resale platform, as well as the acquisition of Janie & Jack in 2019.

Prior to this, Mark served as chief executive officer at The Gymboree Corporation from 2013 until early 2017. From 2010 to 2013, Mark held leadership positions across Gap North America, where he was instrumental in delivering the product-led resurgence of Gap’s North America business. He also served as chief merchandising and creative officer of Old Navy from 2009 to early 2010. Previously, Mark served in leadership roles at Levi Strauss & Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch.

Mark graduated from Vassar College and earned an M.B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.