Shanahan to leave Gap Inc. March 31

SAN FRANCISCO Gap Inc. Tuesday announced that chief legal and administrative officer Lauri Shanahan plans to leave the company after a transition period, effective March 31.

“Over her 15 years with the company, Lauri has played a key leadership role on a number of critical growth and operating initiatives. She leaves a tremendous legacy earned through her hard work and dedication to the company,” said Glenn Murphy, chairman and ceo of Gap Inc.

Shanahan joined Gap Inc. in 1992, and held various positions before becoming general counsel in 1998 and corporate secretary in 2000. Thereafter, her responsibilities continued to expand into areas including real estate, social responsibility, government affairs and public policy, loss prevention, and Gap Foundation.