Bio Gym Tan

Gym has built a 30 year career within the international fashion and apparel space, in senior leadership positions for brands such as DKNY, Gymboree, Rothy’s, and Esprit.  She is known for creating and delivering great product, growing top line revenue in the $30 - $300 mil range and building operating teams and global partnerships for premium and luxury brands entering new markets and facing market transitions.

Gym was President, DKNY Jeans International developing and running all territory outside the US. She also spent 12 years with the iconic Esprit brand in multiple international roles culminating as Fashion Director. She was part of the management team that took the brand public in one of the most successful listings in Hong Kong history. She currently serves on the Board of the Fashion Incubator San Francisco as well as being an active Investor and Advisor to several fashion related start-ups in the US and Europe.

She loves the fashion and beauty business and brings her considerable experience, influence and finely tuned aesthetic to the Hygiene Hero team.