San Francisco – September 18, 2026 -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has appointed Kirsten Green, founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Forerunner, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Green brings a two-decade track record backing consumer-facing disruptors
Since founding Forerunner in 2012, Green has partnered with more than 100 companies from seed stage through scale, including OURA, Chime, Hims & Hers, Faire, Wispr Flow, Suno, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and Town. Under her leadership, Forerunner has raised nearly $3 billion from institutional investors.
Gap Inc. leadership cites Green's read on shifting consumer behavior
Richard Dickson, President and CEO of Gap Inc., said Green's perspective will support the company's push to deepen cultural relevance and extend reach across its brand portfolio. Mayo A. Shattuck III, Chair of the Board, said her experience scaling businesses adds a new dimension to board deliberations.
Green has appeared on the Forbes Midas List 10 consecutive times
She has also been recognized among TIME's 100 Most Influential People, Forbes' World's 100 Most Powerful Women, Barron's Most Influential Women in Finance, and The New York Times' Top 20 Venture Capitalists.
"Gap Inc.'s brands have an extraordinary place in people's lives and in culture," Green said. "I'm inspired by the momentum Richard and the team have created and the opportunity ahead to build on that legacy."
Appointment follows Gap Inc.'s expansion into beauty and accessories
The board addition comes as Gap Inc. continues a broader business transformation, strengthening its core Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands while pursuing new category extensions.