Who Will be Leading Sustainable Fashion at Gap Inc.?

Gap Inc. is a multinational apparel retailer which was founded in 1969, best known for its denim products and branded essentials.

Within its products and operations, it focuses on material circularity and water positivity, working towards its 2050 net zero target.

Gap has named Jeffrey Hogue as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, who joins the company after a six-year tenure at Levi Strauss & Co.

Jeffrey’s career so far

Jeffrey began his career as Director of Sustainability at Genencor International, joining in 1995.

He then moved to Danisco, which has since been acquired by DuPont, in 2000, joining as Director of Sustainability.

He held this role for more than eight years before becoming Danisco’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

He left Danisco in 2012 to join McDonald’s as Senior Director, Global CSR & Sustainability.

In this position, he led the development of the company’s first global sustainability strategy and climate change positions.

Jeffrey then spent more than five years as Chief Sustainability Officer at C&A, a global fashion retailer.

Under his leadership, C&A became the world’s largest user of certified organic cotton, setting benchmarks for sustainable fashion.

His most recent role was Chief Sustainability Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., where he led the company’s commitment to sustainability and spearheaded its strategy implementation.

Sally Gilligan, Chief Supply Chain & Transformation Officer at Gap, said on LinkedIn: “Thrilled to welcome Jeffrey Hogue to Gap Inc. as our new Chief Sustainability Officer.

“As we continue our work to bridge gaps and create a better world, Jeff will lead our efforts across climate and equity, helping advance meaningful impact for our business, our communities and the people we serve.

“He will also serve on the Gap Foundation Board, supporting our commitment to creating opportunities and strengthening communities around the world.”

Sustainability at Gap?

Gap published its first sustainability report in 2003 and since then, it has focused on making a positive impact on the planet and its communities.

Its short-term sustainability targets are to reduce Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% by 2030 from a 2017 baseline.

In 2025, the company achieved a 70% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions and a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions.

Gap also aims to prioritise water stewardship in its operations, investing in water resources and reducing its freshwater use.

Its goal is to empower five million people affected by the apparel industry to improve their equitable access to clean water and sanitation.

Since 2017, Gap has reached 2.8 million people with clean water access.

Inside Jeffrey’s new role

In his new position leading sustainability at Gap, Jeffrey will draw upon his decades of experience working in sustainability within the clothing industry, including his time at Levi Strauss & Co. and C&A.

He has a wide range of expertise, including knowledge of stakeholder engagement, sustainability reporting and circular business practices.

Jeffrey is taking over the role from Daniel Fibiger, who was previously Vice President, Global Sustainability at Gap.

Daniel spent a total of 15 years at Gap, working his way up through the company’s sustainability and responsible sourcing units.

He also served as the President of the Gap Foundation between 2023 and 2025.

In April 2026, Daniel posted on LinkedIn: “It’s a bit surreal to write this, but I’m moving on from Gap Inc.

“It’s a weird time to choose to leave. Our CEO, Richard Dickson, has instilled a sense of optimism, creativity and urgency across the business that is real and only getting started.

“The Global Sustainability team at Gap is, in my slightly biased view, among the best in the business.”