Gap Makes Key Appointments
San Francisco–based Gap Inc. has hired two technology executives to manage its supply chain and management systems. The retailer named Nick J. Cullen as its new executive vice president and chief supply-chain officer and Michael B. Tasooji as executive vice president and chief information officer.
Cullen will oversee Gap’s global supply chain, which includes more than 1,000 vendors in more than 50 countries. He will handle product sourcing, quality assurance and distribution for the Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy brands. Cullen replaces Chuck Crovitz, who left the company in July. He will report to president Paul Pressler.
“Nick’s experience in developing and implementing highly integrated supply-chain networks will help us expand our current capabilities and create even more robust, flexible and cost-effective ways to serve our customers,” said Pressler. “Nick will work closely with our brands to optimize product-development cycles and create innovative supply-chain solutions to support our business strategies.
Tasooji will oversee the company’s global management information systems. He will report to Byron Pollitt, chief financial officer, and serve on the company’s executive leadership team, led by Pressler. He comes to Gap from The Walt Disney Co., where he was senior vice president and chief information officer. Tasooji succeeds Ken Harris, who has decided to leave the company at the end of this fiscal year to pursue other professional interests. Harris, who has been with the company since 1999, will work with Tasooji on the management transition.
“Michael has broad strategic experience in migrating businesses from complex legacy systems to more strategic and versatile technology platforms designed to support growth,” said Pollitt.
Gap currently has several major technology initiatives underway to improve operating efficiencies, enhance customer service and optimize in-store inventory management capabilities. The company anticipates completing these initiatives in the next two to three years and is investing about $140 million in technology this year. —R.M.
