Headlines

Gap Inc. Names Global Brand President for Old Navy

Stefan Larsson comes from H&M

Published

12 years ago

May 1, 2012

VMSD Staff

San Francisco-based Gap Inc. has hired Stefan Larsson, a veteran of fast-fashion retailer H&M, as its first global brand president for Old Navy. Larsson will join the company by October.

Gap Inc. is preparing to open its first Old Navy store outside North America, in Japan, this summer.

“Stefan is a rising star within apparel retail, with proven experience in the value sector. He’s tackled some of the most complex challenges in our industry and has a deep appreciation for the need to balance great product and operational excellence,” says Glenn Murphy, chairman and ceo of Gap Inc.

Larsson has spent more than 15 years at H&M as part of the team responsible for growing the brand from 12 to 44 countries. He most recently served as head of global sales for H&M with responsibility for about 2300 stores worldwide.

MasterClass: ‘Re-Sparkling’ Retail: Using Store Design to Build Trust, Faith and Brand Loyalty

HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value.

Presented by:
Ian Johnston
Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design