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Sven Gerjets

Pioneer · DISC type DSI
EVP, Chief Technology Officer at Gap Inc.
📍 Denver Metropolitan Area, United States

Sven Gerjets is the EVP and Chief Technology Officer at Gap Inc. , where he leads the companys AI transformation, data science, and technology portfolio. He has a distinguished career transforming technology at major companies like Mattel, Time Warner Cable, and DIRECTV. Colleagues describe him as a smart, driven, and capable leader.

Outside of his executive roles, Sven is passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and has a personal interest in online safety, serving on the board of the Family Online Safety Institute. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and golfing.

Unique fact: Sven co-invented and holds a patent for a computerized health assessment system that recognizes patterns predictive of metabolic dysfunction.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Sven shows up

Decisive But Friendly
Friendly But Fast
Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Sven cares about

AI Transformation
He is currently leading Gap Inc. 's AI transformation and frequently posts about reinventing workflows and embedding intelligence to create business value.
Customer Experience
Focuses on creating scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences and building deeper connections with customers through technology.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Gap Inc.
7-2017 - 5-2024
EVP, Chief Technology Officer
Mattel, Inc.
10-2019 - 4-2024
Board Of Directors
Family Online Safety Institute
10-2015 - 6-2016
Chief Information Officer
Time Warner Cable
7-2014 - 10-2015
Chief Technology Officer
Pearson
In the press

Media appearances

Sven Gerjets Named Chief Technology Officer at Gap Inc.. Featured in Gap Inc.
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Gap Inc. Names Sven Gerjets Chief Technology Officer. Featured in Forbes
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Education
Advanced Management Program
Harvard Business School
Bachelor's degree
Kennedy-Western University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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