Sonia Syngal

Sonia Syngal is an American-Canadian businesswoman who has served as the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of GAP Inc. since March 2020. Syngal is one of the few female CEOs in the Fortune 500.[2][3]

Sonia Syngal
Born
India
NationalityUnited States
Canada[1]
Alma materKettering University
Stanford University
OccupationPresident & CEO, Gap Inc.
Spouse(s)Joe McGrath
Children2
Parent(s)Sushma and Satya Syngal

Early life and education

Syngal was born to Sushma and Satya Syngal in India, before her family moved to Canada. She later moved to the United States She got her bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in 1993.[4] and her Master's in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University in 1995.[5]

Career

Syngal has held roles in several Fortune 500 companies, including 10 years at Sun Microsystems and six years at Ford Motor Co. Syngal joined Gap Inc. in 2004. Prior to taking the helm at Old Navy, Syngal led the portfolio's global supply chain and product-to-market model, and before that she served as Managing Director of Gap Inc. Europe.[6][7]

During her time as Old Navy CEO, the company has been named as a Great Place to Work in 2016, 2017 and 2018.[8] She was named the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of GAP in March 2020.[3]

Philanthropy

Syngal serves on the Gap Foundation Board of Trustees and also serves on the Board of Governors for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.[9]

Accolades

Syngal has been named one of “The 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2018” by Working Mother Magazine,[10] and one of the “Most Influential Women in Business of 2018“ by San Francisco Business Times.[11]

Personal life

Syngal is married to Joe McGrath. They have two children.[12] As of March 18, 2019, Ms. Syngal's estimated net worth is at least US$9.09 million dollars.[13]

References
  1. "Who is Sonia Syngal, the newly appointed CEO of Gap, US's largest apparel retailer?". Retrieved 2020-11-17.
  2. "Indian origin Sonia Syngal named new CEO of Gap Inc". Media India Group. 2020-03-11. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  3. Dobush, Grace (March 1, 2019). "Old Navy's Split from Gap Is Likely to Give the Fortune 500 a New Female CEO". Fortune.
  4. "Global President and CEO for Old Navy to speak at Kettering University Commencement Ceremony - Kettering News". news.kettering.edu. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  5. "Gap names operations manager as new president of Old Navy". UPI. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  6. Osakwe, Anieze (April 3, 2018). "Sonia Syngal on how to become CEO of a company". ABC News.
  7. Halzack, Sarah (April 13, 2016). "Gap appoints a new leader for Old Navy". Washington Post.
  8. "Old Navy - Great Place to Work". Great Place to Work. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  9. "Boys & Girls Clubs of America Adds Business Leader to Its Board" (Press release). Boys & Girls Clubs of America. January 9, 2018. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
  10. "The 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2018". Working Mother. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  11. "The Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business 2018". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved April 21, 2019.
  12. Rebecca Jarvis (2 April 2018). "#78: Sonia Syngal: President and CEO, Old Navy" (Podcast). Retrieved 22 April 2019 – via Stitcher Radio.
  13. "Sonia Syngal Net Worth (2020) – wallmine.com". wallmine.com. Retrieved 2020-11-17.
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