Gap Inc. Appoints Jody Gerson to Board of Directors
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has appointed Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to its Board of Directors. As the first female CEO of a major music publisher, Gerson brings over three decades of leadership experience in the music and entertainment industry.
Under her leadership at UMPG since 2015, Gerson has secured signings of major artists including Adele, Harry Styles, and Kendrick Lamar, while orchestrating acquisitions of catalogs from Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and Sting. The appointment aligns with Gap's recent success in music-driven fashion campaigns, notably the "Better in Denim" campaign featuring Katseye, which generated 400 million views and 8 billion impressions.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) ha nominato Jody Gerson, Presidente e Amministratore Delegato di Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. In quanto prima CEO donna di un grande editore musicale, Gerson porta oltre tre decenni di esperienza di leadership nell'industria della musica e dell'intrattenimento.
Sotto la sua guida in UMPG dal 2015, Gerson ha assicurato l'ingaggio di artisti di alto profilo tra cui Adele, Harry Styles e Kendrick Lamar, dirigendo al tempo stesso le acquisizioni di cataloghi di Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond e Sting. La nomina è in linea con i recenti successi di Gap nelle campagne di moda guidate dalla musica, in particolare la campagna "Better in Denim" con Katseye, che ha generato 400 milioni di visualizzazioni e 8 miliardi di impression.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) ha designado a Jody Gerson, Presidenta y CEO de Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a su Junta Directiva. Como primera mujer CEO de un importante editor musical, Gerson aporta más de tres décadas de experiencia en liderazgo en la industria de la música y el entretenimiento.
Bajo su dirección en UMPG desde 2015, Gerson ha asegurado fichajes de artistas de renombre que incluyen Adele, Harry Styles y Kendrick Lamar, mientras orquestaba adquisiciones de catálogos de Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond y Sting. El nombramiento se alinea con el reciente éxito de Gap en campañas de moda impulsadas por la música, especialmente la campaña "Better in Denim" con Katseye, que generó 400 millones de visualizaciones y 8 mil millones de impresiones.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP)가 Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)의 조디 고슨을 이사회에 임명했습니다. 대형 음악 출판사의 첫 여성 CEO인 고슨은 음악 및 엔터테인먼트 업계에서 30년이 넘는 리더십 경력을 제공합니다.
2015년 이후 UMPG를 이끌며 Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar 등 주요 아티스트의 영입을 성사시켰고, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Sting의 카탈로그 인수도 주도했습니다. 이 임명은 음악 중심의 패션 캠페인에서의 Gap의 최근 성공과 맥을 같이하며, Katseye가 참여한 캠페인 "Better in Denim"은 4억 회의 조회수와 80억 회의 노출을 기록했습니다.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) a nommé Jody Gerson, Présidente et Directrice générale de Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), au conseil d'administration. En tant que première femme PDG d'un grand éditeur musical, Gerson apporte plus de trois décennies d'expérience en leadership dans l'industrie de la musique et du divertissement.
Sous sa direction à l'UMPG depuis 2015, Gerson a assuré des signatures d'artistes majeurs tels que Adele, Harry Styles et Kendrick Lamar, tout en orchestrant les acquisitions de catalogues de Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond et Sting. Cette nomination s'inscrit dans le cadre du récent succès de Gap dans des campagnes de mode axées sur la musique, notamment la campagne "Better in Denim" avec Katseye, qui a généré 400 millions de vues et 8 milliards d'impressions.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) hat Jody Gerson, Vorsitzende und CEO von Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), in das Board of Directors berufen. Als erste Frau-CEO eines großen Musikverlags bringt Gerson über drei Jahrzehnte Führungserfahrung in der Musik- und Unterhaltungsbranche mit.
Unter ihrer Leitung bei UMPG seit 2015 hat Gerson Signing von Top-Künstlern wie Adele, Harry Styles und Kendrick Lamar gesichert und gleichzeitig die Übernahmen von Catalogs von Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond und Sting vorangetrieben. Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit dem jüngsten Erfolg von Gap in musikgetriebenen Modenkampagnen, insbesondere der Kampagne "Better in Denim" mit Katseye, die 400 Millionen Views und 8 Milliarden Impressions erzielte.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) عيّنت جودي جيرسون، رئيسة مجلس الإدارة والمديرة التنفيذية لشركة Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)، في مجلس إدارتها. كأول رئيسة تنفيذية لدار نشر موسيقية كبيرة، تحمل جيرسون أكثر من ثلاثة عقود من الخبرة القيادية في صناعة الموسيقى والترفيه.
وتحت قيادتها في UMPG منذ 2015، أشرفت جيرسون على توقيع فنانين كبار مثل Adele، Harry Styles وKendrick Lamar، وفي الوقت نفسه أدارت استحواذات على فهارس فنانين لـBob Dylan، Neil Diamond وSting. تتسق هذه التعيينة مع النجاح الأخير لـ Gap في الحملات الموسيقية المعزّزة للموضة، ولا سيما حملة "Better in Denim" بمشاركة Katseye، التي حققت مئة مليون مشاهدة وثمانية مليارات انطباع.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) 已任命 Jody Gerson，Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) 的 董事长兼首席执行官，成为其董事会成员。作为大型音乐出版商的第一位女性 CEO，Gerson 在音乐与娱乐行业拥有超过三十年的领导经验。
自 2015 年起在 UMPG 的领导下，Gerson 已促成 Adele、Harry Styles、Kendrick Lamar 等艺人的签约，同时推动 Bob Dylan、Neil Diamond、Sting 的曲目目录收购。此任命与 Gap 在以音乐驱动的时尚宣传方面的最新成功相一致，特别是由 Katseye 参与的 “Better in Denim” 宣传活动，创造了 4 亿次观看 和 80 亿次曝光。
- Strategic addition of entertainment industry expertise to strengthen Gap's 'fashiontainment' initiative
- Appointment brings diversity and cultural expertise to the board
- Alignment with Gap's successful music-driven marketing strategy
- Access to high-level entertainment industry connections through Gerson's network
- None.
A trailblazer in global music and entertainment, Gerson brings more than three decades of leadership at the forefront of culture, where she has championed creativity, inclusion, and innovation. As the first female CEO of a major music publisher and the first woman to chair a global music company, she has transformed UMPG into a creative powerhouse for songwriters and artists worldwide.
"Jody is a cultural force in her own right," said Richard Dickson, President and CEO of Gap Inc. "Her insights into fashiontainment – our platform at the intersection of fashion, music and celebrity – are unmatched. At Gap Inc., we've always believed that style is a form of storytelling, and Jody's ability to amplify voices and shape cultural moments will be invaluable as we continue redefining what it means to be an iconic, purpose-led house of brands."
"Jody's ability to connect culture and commerce is exactly what makes her such a dynamic leader," said Mayo A. Shattuck III, Chair of the Board, Gap Inc. "Her vision and creativity will help us strengthen our brands' resonance with the next generation of consumers."
Since joining UMPG in 2015, Gerson has led the signing of globally influential artists including Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Coldplay, and spearheaded landmark acquisitions of the renowned Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and Sting catalogs. She 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, and is a co-founder of the nonprofit She Is The Music.
"Gap Inc. has long been a cultural icon, bridging fashion, music, and identity. I'm honored to join Gap Inc.'s Board of Directors and excited to bring my perspective and experience in the creative industries to the table. Equally, I'm energized to support Richard Dickson's vision and draw inspiration from Gap's remarkable renaissance as a brand that's become synonymous with the culture of music," said Gerson.
Gerson's appointment comes on the heels of Gap's viral success with music driven fashion campaigns, such as "Better in Denim" featuring the global pop group Katseye, which garnered over 400 million views, 8 billion impressions, and became the #1 TikTok search. Her expertise across industries is critical to the company's long-term strategy and she will help reinforce the company's commitment to maintaining a diverse and dynamic Board.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a purpose-driven house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children available worldwide through company operated and franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet through its commitment to bridge gaps to create a better world. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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