- Lululemon announced Maggie Gauger, Athleta CEO, as president and chief product officer, a newly created role, effective later in October 2026.
- Lululemon appointed Joseph Godsey as chief operating officer.
- Chief brand and product activation officer Nikki Neuburger and chief supply chain officer Ted Dagnese are leaving the company in November 2026.
- Gap confirmed Gauger has left Athleta, and Erika Everett, the brand's chief marketing officer, will oversee the brand CEO role on an interim basis.
- The changes follow Heidi O'Neill taking over as Lululemon CEO last month after more than a year of disappointing sales during a proxy battle.
- Lululemon is also searching for a chief brand officer, a chief communications officer and a chief technology officer.
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