Board of Directors

Last updated 11/17/09

Gap Inc.'s Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the company's business, determining the mission, developing long-term strategy and managing the company's risks while evaluating and directing controls and procedures.

Gap Inc. will continue to aggressively evaluate the skill set of our board against our business needs to ensure our standards not only meet the requirements of the law, but are consistent with our shareholders' best interests and corporate governance best practices.

Below is information on Gap Inc.'s Board of Directors. For more information, see:

Board Committees, for details on committee membership and structure
Corporate Governance Guidelines, for further information on board composition and qualifications
Governance, for information on contacting the board.

Adrian D. P. Bellamy, 67

Director since 1995. Chairman of The Body Shop International plc, personal care retailer. Chairman of Reckitt Benckiser plc. Director of Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Chairman of the Compensation and Management Development Committee
Member of the Governance and Nominating Committee

 

Domenico De Sole, 65

Director since 2004. Former President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci Group NV, a luxury multi-brand company. Director of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. and Telecom Italia.

Member of the Compensation and Management Development Committee

 

Robert J. Fisher, 54

Director since 1990. Former Chairman, Interim CEO and executive of the company. (Robert J. Fisher is the son of Doris F. and Donald G. Fisher.)

Does not sit on any board committees

 

William S. Fisher, 52

Director since 2009.  Former executive of the company. Founder of Manzanita Capital. (William S. Fisher is the son of Doris F. and Donald G. Fisher.)

Does not sit on any board committees

 

Bob L. Martin, 60

Lead Independent Director. Director since 2002. Chief Executive Officer* of Mcon Management Services, Ltd., a consulting company; former President and Chief Executive Officer of Wal-Mart International. Director of Conn's, Inc. and Furniture Brands International, Inc.

Member of the Compensation and Management Development Committee
Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee

* Mr. Martin's position with Mcon Management Services, Ltd. is a part-time commitment.

Jorge P. Montoya, 62

Director since 2004. Former executive of The Procter & Gamble Company. Director of the Kroger Co.

Member of the Audit and Finance Committee

 

Glenn K. Murphy, 46

Director since 2007. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Does not sit on any board committees.

 

James M. Schneider, 56

Director since 2003. Executive Chairman, Frontier Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding company. Director of General Communication Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Member of the Audit and Finance Committee

 

Mayo A. Shattuck III, 54

Director since 2002. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Constellation Energy Group, an energy company. Director of Capital One Financial Corporation.

Chairman of the Audit and Finance Committee
Member of the Governance and Nominating Committee

 

Kneeland C. Youngblood, 54

Director since 2006. Co-founder and managing partner of Pharos Capital Group, LLC. Chairman of the Board of American Beacon Funds, an investment affiliate of American Airlines. Director of Burger King and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

Member of the Audit and Finance Committee

 

Mrs. Fisher was named Honorary Lifetime Director in 2009.
She served as Director of the company from 1969-2009 and merchandiser from
1969-2003. She founded the company with her husband Donald G. Fisher.
Doris F. Fisher
Mrs. Fisher was named Honorary Lifetime Director in 2009. She served as Director of the company from 1969-2009 and merchandiser from 1969-2003. She founded the company with her husband Donald G. Fisher.
Founder. Chairman 1969 - 2004. Chairman Emeritus 2004 - 2009. Director 1969 - 2009.
In memory of Donald G. Fisher 1928 - 2009
Founder. Chairman 1969 - 2004. Chairman Emeritus 2004 - 2009. Director 1969 - 2009.