Debbie Edwards

Debbie Edwards

Vice President, Stores & Operations, Europe @ Gap Inc.

About

A highly experienced leader of Retail business growth with over 10 years experience as the Vice President / General Manager of Gap Europe. Leading major growth across 4 countries, 180 stores and online. Extensive experience in strategy, organisational design and in leading sales, marketing and business development. Seasoned in managing brand execution as well as delivering business growth across multiple territories. Most recently lead the European team through a strategic review moving the EU business model from a fully owned and operated business to a franchise / joint venture model across all European markets. 5 year board member of Gap Inc foundation. Following the successful completion of transitioning the EU business to a partner lead model it's time for me to leave the company. Having had a truly wonderful 30 year career with this great company I am taking the opportunity to take a sabbatical for the summer before re-engaging in next steps.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Buckhurst Hill

Industry

Retail

Skill

Retail, Fashion, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Personnel Management, Change Management, Coaching

Experience

Gap Inc.

Vice President, Stores & Operations, Europe

Gap Inc.

LinkedIn
2008 - Present · 18 yrs

Leader of European and Operations organisation reporting to Seniore Vice President, Europe. Responsible for the Commercial and Operational running of approximately 180 stores across 3 brands, Gap, BR and Gap Outlet across 4 countries. Manage cross functional teams including Visual, Store Design, Central Operations as well as European Field organisation. Direct reports consist of 2 Country Leads in Europe, 3 Regional Directors, Senior Director Store Design, Director of Operations, Director of Visual Merchandising.

Gap Inc.

Vice President and General Manager Gap Europe

Gap Inc.

LinkedIn
2013-1 - 2022-5 · 9 yrs 5 mos
Gap Inc.

Senior Director of Stores

Gap Inc.

LinkedIn
2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs

A senior role for the European business reporting to the SVP of Europe responsible for the commercial and operational running of the UK, managing 140 Gap and Outlet stores within 2 regions. Working in partnership with the business to develop strategy and drive the organisation to deliver exceptional sales and returns. Direct reports consist of 2 Regional Managers, UK Stores Operations and UK Stores Communications.

Gap Inc.

Director Of Stores

Gap Inc.

LinkedIn
2002 - 2006 · 4 yrs

Complete accountability for the UK sales, payroll and profit against an agreed budget plan alongside the delivery of consistent customer experience and measured standards of store presentation.

Gap Inc.

Regional Manager

Gap Inc.

LinkedIn
1998 - 2002 · 4 yrs

Debbie Edwards's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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