Gary White is the founder and CEO of GW Retail Consulting, providing expert reviews and guidance to the retail and financial community. Formerly the Chief Executive Officer of United Retail Group, Inc. and the Executive Vice President and COO of national retailer, Wet Seal, Inc. Gary has extensive experience in the retail business including five years at the Gymboree Corporation, where he served as Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board, 2 years as the head of Savers, Inc. and a 20-year career with Dayton Hudson, owners of Target and Mervyn’s stores. He has also previously served on the boards of the March of Dimes and K.I.D.S. (Kids in Distressed Situations) and is an alumnus of the Henry Crown Fellowship program at the Aspen Institute.