Director, Executive Search

The Gap•Folsom, CA

About The Position

Gap Inc. is seeking a strategic and innovative Director of Executive Search to shape the future of leadership hiring across our portfolio of iconic brands. As a key member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team, you will set the vision and strategy for enterprise-wide executive recruitment – designing data-driven approaches that attract diverse, world-class leaders aligned with our values and long-term business priorities. Through market insights, strategic storytelling, and stakeholder engagement, you will position Gap Inc. as an employer of choice – creating a destination for purpose-driven careers that fuel our vision: to become a house of iconic American brands that shape culture. You will operate at the enterprise level, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen leadership pipelines and deliver high-impact outcomes. From market insights and candidate engagement to assessment and onboarding, you will oversee the full journey of executive recruitment—building trusted partnerships, leveraging market intelligence, and cultivating inclusive networks of talent that ensure Gap Inc. is equipped with the leadership needed to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail landscape.

Requirements

Demonstrated success leading executive search or senior-level recruitment in complex, global organizations
Expertise in VP+ and C-suite sourcing across multiple functions and industries
Strong ability to translate business objectives into actionable talent strategies that drive measurable impact
Proven track record of building diverse leadership pipelines and advancing inclusive hiring practices
Deep knowledge of executive sourcing methodologies, market intelligence, and competitive talent landscapes
Skilled in advising senior leaders and influencing decisions at the highest levels of the organization
Experience designing and implementing scalable, data-informed recruiting solutions that enhance operational excellence
Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and strategic storytelling skills to position the company as an employer of choice
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment while balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution
Leadership capability to build, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams within talent acquisition or executive search

Responsibilities

Lead the creation of a centralized Executive Search function to support VP+ hiring across the enterprise, ensuring leadership recruitment aligns with long-term business goals.
Translate business priorities into actionable talent strategies that strengthen leadership pipelines and drive organizational success.
Set strategic direction for Executive Search by translating long-term business objectives into actionable talent plans.
Manage an Executive Search Team and the full life cycle of executive recruitment, from strategic intake and market mapping to candidate engagement, assessment, and onboarding.
Build trusted partnerships internally and externally to accelerate innovation in executive sourcing and expand leadership impact across Gap Inc.
Provide market intelligence and domain expertise to guide senior leaders in talent decisions, ensuring executive hires reflect Gap Inc. values and customer expectations.
Develop innovative search solutions to address evolving retail business needs and deliver high impact recruiting outcomes.
Represent the company externally by cultivating strategic relationships with partners through results-driven collaboration.
Build and sustain an inclusive network of executive talent to support enterprise wide hiring decisions.
Establish future-focused relationships with passive executive talent by assessing leadership potential and brand alignment, ensuring a proactive pipeline.
Deliver and communicate consistent metrics and results to senior leaders, providing data analysis to support individual needs of business partners or executives.