Susanne Greening-Summers

1. Establishing a culture that prioritizes people, focusing on training and nurturing team members to support their career goals.

2. Developing and implementing strategic plans to drive sales and meet financial goals.

3. Leading and managing key leadership across a span of control of 260 stores to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency, complemented by an active promotional calendar.

4. Collaborating with various departments to analyze sales data and market trends for informed decision-making on product selection, pricing, and promotions.

5. Establishing cross-functional partnerships for effective inventory management and maintaining proper stock levels to meet customer demand.

6. Creating a positive and engaging shopping experience for customers through store layout, merchandising, and promotional activities.

1. Extensive experience in the fashion retail industry, specifically in women's young fashion, with a strong understanding of current trends and consumer preferences.
2. Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing strategic plans to drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence.
4. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to make informed decisions on product assortment, pricing, and promotions.
5. Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and achieve targets.

Various roles within the GAP Brands including

Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta

Roles in Senior Leadership within

• Retail / Store operations
• Visual Merchandising
• Buying
• Store Design and Development
• Brand Marketing and Launch strategies