Irina Gero

About Irina Gero

As a general manager and operator, I provide a solid track record of leading direct teams and cross-functional partners to develop effective strategies and achieve outstanding operational results. Over the years, I have led critical strategic initiatives that have elevated each company’s competitive edge and positioning by driving growth, improving profitability and leading change that has improved nimbleness and responsiveness, with notable success at Gap Inc, Minted, Amazon, Inc, Williams-Sonoma Inc, and Deloitte Consulting. What I am known for:• Ability to autonomously build and run a successful business.• Leading initiatives that elevate speed, responsiveness, and flexibility. • Agility to prioritize effectively in a changing business environment. • Building incredible teams and strong relationships across matrix organizations.• Passion for big challenges and creating new and innovative customer experiences.

Experience

1. Head of Transformation Management Office

   Gap Inc.

   Mar 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   I established and lead the Transformation Management Office (TMO) at Gap, Inc, overseeing the restructuring of the cost base and development of core capabilities across product to market operations and corporate functions ranging from Merchandising to Marketing, Inventory Management and Finance. The TMO is charged with ensuring value delivery in line with the transformation objectives across all brands, channels and functions. Key accomplishments include over $2B in value extraction across margin expansion and cost saving initiatives, reinstating operating rigor across core functions, and organizational restructuring to drive efficiency and effectiveness at scale.

Education

• Castilleja School

  High School

• Claremont McKenna College

  B. A. in Politics, Philosophy & Economics (Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude)

• Carnegie Mellon University

  AI Executive Education Program

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Skills

• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Business Intelligence (Bi)
• Change Management
• Supply Chain Strategy/Optimization
• Product-to-Market Operating Model
• Global Sourcing
• P&L Ownership / Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Omni-Channel Retail
• Financial Modeling
• General Management
• Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Supply Chain Process (Scp)
• Contract Negotiation
• Online Catalogs
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Management Consulting
• Inventory Management
• Business Transformation
• Store Operations
• Team Building
• Forecasting
• Distribution Strategy
• Multi-Channel Retail
• Vendor-to-Store Distribution Model
• Pre-Season Product Testing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Liquidation
• Outlet Operations
• Start-Up / Entrepreneurial
• High Performance Teams
• Executive Management
• Performance Measurement
• Vendor Managed Inventory
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Retail