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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Gap (GAP)

Gap names Maggie Gauger Athleta CEO, succeeding Chris Blakeslee effective August 1

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Gap Inc. said Maggie Gauger will become President and Chief Executive Officer of its Athleta brand on August 1, 2025, succeeding Chris Blakeslee. Gauger previously held senior roles at Nike, most recently as head of its North America Women's business. The filing gives no financial results or guidance, so the change is a leadership transition for one of Gap's four brands.

Key points

  • Maggie Gauger begins as Athleta President and CEO on August 1, 2025.
  • Chris Blakeslee's separation from the Athleta role is effective July 31, 2025, and his last day with the company is November 3, 2025.
  • Blakeslee will remain with the company as an advisor to support the transition.
  • Gauger has more than 20 years of experience at Nike, most recently as head of its North America Women's business.

The filing

CompanyGap (GAP)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 29, 2025, 9:28 AM ET
Accession number0000039911-25-000104

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:57 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on July 29, 2025.

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