Dawn Robertson is President of Old Navy, where she oversees all aspects of the brand, supporting more than 1000 stores in North America.
With 30 years of retail experience, Dawn is a proven merchant and leader. She has had outstanding success throughout her career, building and managing a wide array of retail brands and online businesses.
Prior to joining Gap Inc., Dawn spent four years as the head of Myer Department Stores an iconic brand in Australia responsible for all aspects of the business including Merchandising, Marketing, Stores and Operations. As Managing Director, she led the development and execution of a new strategy that returned the company to profitability. She also created a highly successful customer loyalty program, solid succession plan and strong culture for the chain.
Dawn previously served at Federated Department Stores as President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Federated Direct, overseeing the online and direct mail businesses for both Macy's and Bloomingdale's; and as Executive Vice President of Merchandising, leading the men's, kids and home businesses. Before joining Federated in 1998, Dawn was President and CEO of McRae's Department Stores, then a division of Saks Inc.
Dawn began her career at Davison's in Atlanta, a division of R.H. Macy. She later joined May Department Stores, rising through various merchandising positions to become Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for the chain's Kaufmann's division.
Dawn holds a B.A. in fashion merchandising from Auburn University. |