Gap Inc. names new EVP, CIO
SAN FRANCISCO Gap Inc. announced that Tom Keiser joined the company as EVP and chief information officer. In this role, Keiser will lead the strategy to improve the business effectiveness of Gap Inc.’s global technology platform that spans brand, product and corporate employee systems. Keiser reports to chairman and CEO Glenn Murphy, and serves as a member of the executive leadership team.
“Tom brings with him a successful track record in the retail industry,” said Glenn Murphy, chairman and CEO of Gap Inc. “Through his leadership of rolling out effective technology platforms that delivered solutions for employees, customers and stores around the world, he has consistently demonstrated how effective IT investments and execution can deliver business results.”
Through his 20-year career, Keiser has led major global technology initiatives for consumer product and retail companies. Most recently, as EVP and CIO for Limited Brands, he spearheaded a multi-year, transformational program to build a new business and technology operating model that supported both current and future business needs. During 12 years with Ernst & Young, his international expertise grew as he managed the rollout of 15 major systems in Europe and the Middle East.