Quick Facts
Intro | American businessperson |
Is | Businessperson |
From | United States of America |
Field | Business |
Gender | female |
Biography
Sonia Syngal is President and CEO of Old Navy, a subsidiary within the Gap Inc. portfolio. In February 2019, it was announced that Old Navy will spin off from the organization to become a standalone public company in 2020, and with that, Syngal will join the small group of female CEOs in the Fortune 500. As of March 18th, 2019, Ms. Syngal's estimated Net Worth is at least $9.09 million dollars.
Early life and Education
Syngal was born to Sushma and Satya Syngal in India, before her family moved to Canada, where she spent her formative years. She later moved to the United States She got her Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in 1993. and her Master's in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford University in 1995.
Career
Syngal has held roles in several Fortune 500 companies, including 10 years at Sun Microsystems and six years at Ford Motor Co. Syngal joined Gap Inc. in 2004. Prior to taking the helm at Old Navy, Syngal led the portfolio’s global supply chain and product-to-market model, and before that she served as Managing Director of Gap Inc. Europe.
During her time as Old Navy CEO, the company has been named as a Great Place to Work in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Philanthropy
Syngal serves on the Gap Foundation Board of Trustees and also serves on the Board of Governors for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Accolades
Syngal has been named one of “The 50 Most Powerful Moms of 2018” by Working Mother Magazine, and one of the “Most Influential Women in Business of 2018“ by San Francisco Business Times.
Personal life
Syngal is married to Joe McGrath. They have two children.
