Gap Inc appoints Jody Gerson to its board
Gap Inc has appointed Jody Gerson, chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Publishing Group, to its board of directors.
As the first female chief executive of a major music publisher and the first woman to chair a global music company, she will bring more than three decades of leadership experience to the company.
Subscribe to TRBSince joining UMPG in 2015, Gerson has led the signing of artists such as Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Coldplay, and has also overseen the acquisitions of the Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond and Sting catalogues.
Gerson also serves on the boards of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Ancestry.com, Project Healthy Minds and the National Music Publishers Association.
Mayo A Shattuck III, chair of the board at Gap Inc, said: “Jody’s ability to connect culture and commerce is exactly what makes her such a dynamic leader. Her vision and creativity will help us strengthen our brands’ resonance with the next generation of consumers.”
