Foster to Head Gap Inc's U.K. Operations

Gap Inc. said today that Bernadette "Bernie" Foster has been named Managing Director of its U.K. operations. Foster will report to Andrew Rolfe, President of the company's International division and she will be based at its European Support Office in

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Gap Inc. said today that Bernadette “Bernie” Foster has been named Managing Director of its U.K. operations.

Foster will report to Andrew Rolfe, President of the company’s International division and she will be based at its European Support Office in Rugby, England. She will oversee all retail operations of Gap’s U.K. business, which total more than 140 stores in the U.K.

“Bernie’s depth of retail and apparel experience will add tremendous value to our U.K. operations as we continue to invest in and grow our U.K. business,” Rolfe said. “She is a strong leader and has a deep understanding of the U.K. customer and the apparel market.”

Foster joins Gap Inc. from the U.K. division of Uniqlo, the Japanese-based apparel retailer, where she was Chief Operating Officer.

With more than 20 years of management experience in specialty retail in the U.K., Foster has strong operating skills and market insights. She has held executive leadership roles in the U.K. with Body Shop, Miss Selfridge, Warner Brothers Studio Stores and the Burton Group.

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