Banana Republic has named Donald Kohler as its next Global Brand President and Chief Executive Officer, placing a seasoned apparel executive in charge of one of Gap Inc.’s best-known retail brands. Gap Inc. announced that Kohler will join Banana Republic in July 2026 and will be based in San Francisco. The appointment brings Kohler back to Gap Inc., where he previously held merchandising leadership roles across Gap, GapKids, and babyGap. Kohler joins Banana Republic from