Gap names head merchant for Banana Republic

San Francisco Gap announced that Julie Rosen is returning to the company as senior VP merchandising for Banana Republic, effective May 26.

A 15-year veteran of the company, Rosen will lead all product merchandising for Banana Republic. Rosen held a similar role at Banana Republic during much of the 1990s. From 1991 to 2006, she held merchandising roles of increasing responsibility at Gap, including her role as head of merchandising for Gap brand.

After leaving Gap in 2006, Rosen served as a strategic consultant to several apparel retail brands.