Eva M. Sage-Gavin

Professional Background

Ms. Eva M. Sage-Gavin has been Senior Managing Director of Talent & Organization Practice at Accenture plc since January 9, 2018. She was a Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group, and member of the CEO Advisory practice. Ms. Sage-Gavin's focus on the Consumer, Technology, Media and Public Sector practice areas. She served as an Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources & Corporate Affairs at Gap Inc. since February 2010. In addition, she has served as a senior advisor to G100 companies, delivering the latest insights and actionable ideas on leadership, talent strategies and innovation. Ms. Sage-Gavinserved as Executive Vice President of Human Resources for The Gap, Inc., from March 2003 to February 2007 its Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications from February 2007 to April 2008 and its Executive Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility since April 1, 2008. At Gap, she was responsible for its internal and external communications, government and public affairs, social and environmental responsibility, foundation, as well as serving as the Chief People Officer for 136,000 employees worldwide. Ms. Sage-Gavin sets the strategy for Gap Inc.'s human resources operations worldwide, including staffing and recruiting, rewards, recognition and employee benefits, employee communications, learning and development and strategic change. She joined Gap Inc. in March 2003. Ms. Sage-Gavin worked at Sun Microsystems Inc., where she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources from 2000 to 2003. She served as Senior Vice President of Global Talent Organization of Oracle America, Inc. (formerly, Sun Microsystems Inc.), since July 2002 and also served as its Vice President of Human Resources, Computer Systems, Network Storage and Worldwide Operations from August 2000 to June 2002. Ms. Sage-Gavin served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Disney Consumer Products, a division of The Walt Disney Company from August 1997 to July 2000. In addition, She served in various senior human resources leadership positions for The PepsiCo Corporation, including its Taco Bell division and for Xerox Corporation. She was Vice Chairman of the Aspen Institute's Skills for America's Future Advisory Board, worked directly with senior White House leaders, community colleges and corporations to build skilled workforces. She serves on the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Advisory Board and Cornell Advanced Human Resource Studies Center Board. Ms. Sage-Gavin works with the President's Council of Cornell Women. In addition, she serves on the University of Southern California's Center for Effective Organizations Advisory Board. She has been a Director of TalentSky, Inc. since March 2015 and served as Director of BroadSoft, Inc. from March 1, 2016 to February 1, 2018. She serves as a Member of the Human Resource Policy Association Board of Directors. She served as a Director of Sapient Corp. since April 12, 2013 to February 6, 2015. A supporter of several educational and nonprofit organizations, She is active in her community and serves on a number of Industry Group Boards. In 2002, the Santa Clara YWCA gave She is a Talented Women in Industry award. Ms. Sage-Gavin holds a Bachelor's degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.