Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) announced Donald Kohler will join the company as Global Brand President and CEO of Banana Republic in July 2026, based in San Francisco.

Kohler brings more than 30 years of experience in luxury, premium and specialty retail markets. He most recently served as CEO of PVH Americas at PVH Corp., overseeing Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, and the company's regional retail, eCommerce, wholesale, and licensing businesses.

Prior to PVH Corp., Kohler held senior leadership positions at Burberry, Ferragamo, and Diesel. Earlier in his career, he spent more than a decade at Gap Inc. in merchandising leadership roles across Gap, GapKids, and babyGap brands.

"Donald is a product-driven leader with deep global expertise and an extraordinary track record of revitalizing brands to new relevance with clarity, discipline, and storytelling that connects with customers to drive growth," said Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson.

The appointment comes as Banana Republic continues positioning itself as a modern explorer lifestyle brand. The company stated the brand will continue strengthening its product architecture, deepening brand storytelling, elevating the in-store and digital experience, and driving execution across all channels globally under Kohler's leadership.

"Returning to Gap Inc. is deeply meaningful for me," said Kohler. "Banana Republic has extraordinary heritage and a powerful opportunity to inspire today's consumer through elevated product, immersive storytelling, and a cohesive customer journey."

Gap Inc. operates Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands worldwide through company-operated and franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. The company describes itself as the largest specialty apparel company in America.