Dive Summary:

• After the transition of roles, former Gap President, Mark Breitbard will officially hold the title of CEO of Gymboree apparel, allowing acting CEO, Kip Garcia, to resume his duties as President.
• With a long history or executive retail experience, Breitbard spent most of the last 15 years working for the Gap Company and its various brands.
• In light of the changes, Gap states that  Tom Sands, executive vice president of its Old Navy brand, will replace Breitbard in his previous position.

"...Mark Breitbard will take over the job on Jan. 14, replacing interim CEO Kip Garcia, who resumes his former duties as president. Gymboree is No. 325 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide.

Breitbard comes from Gap Inc., No. 22 in the Top 500. He was most recently president of Gap North America for the apparel retailer. Before that, he was executive vice president of GapKids and babyGap, Gymboree says..."