Glenn Murphy joined Gap Inc. as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer in July 2007.
Under his leadership, the company has successfully driven bottom line earnings growth by focusing on healthy margins and effectively managing costs.
Since joining, Murphy has solidified the company’s leadership team by appointing new presidents for its Old Navy, Banana Republic and Outlet divisions, as well as the chief financial officer and senior vice president of corporate real estate. The company’s senior management, led by Murphy, is focused on restoring the health of the brands and pursuing growth opportunities through the company’s online division, international expansion and franchise partnerships. Recent milestones include opening more than 120 franchise stores globally, completing its acquisition of active wear brand Athleta - the first in more than 20 years, and opening its highly successful Banana Republic store in the United Kingdom.
With more than 20 years of retail experience, Murphy has successfully led diverse retail businesses and brands in the areas of food, health and beauty, and books. He has an established track record as a decisive, in-charge leader who has revitalized established retail brands.
From 2001 to 2007, Murphy served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada's largest drug store chain, delivering 22 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth.
Prior to Shoppers Drug Mart, Murphy served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Chapters, Canada's leading book retailer. He also had a 14-year career with Loblaw Companies Ltd, Canada's largest food distributor and supermarket chain, and started his career at A.C. Nielsen, the world's leading marketing information company.
Murphy holds a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario.
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