(Filed Under Financial and General Interest News). In line with its focus on worldwide growth, Gap, Inc. has expanded its board of directors from 10 to 11 members with the appointment of Katherine Tsang, a Hong Kong-based chairperson for Greater China at Standard Chartered PLC, an international bank with more than $430 billion in assets.

“Katherine’s successful track record leading and growing a multinational business in China’s flourishing consumer market makes her a tremendous resource to our board as embark on a new phase of international expansion,” Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer of Gap Inc., said. “She will also bring a unique dimension to our board as one of the top women executives in China.”

According to Gap, Inc., Tsang has demonstrated strong and innovative leadership during her past 20 years with Standard Chartered. Prior to joining the company, she worked in the public and private sectors at companies including Arco Chemical Asia Pacific and Kowloon-Canton Railway, as well as the Hong Kong Government. She has over 30 years of professional experience.

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Published 06-22-2010 by Amanda Torres Price