Cynthia Therese Harriss, American retail executive. Recipient Tree of Life award, Jewish National Fund, 2000, International Distinguished Leadership award. Board trustees Laguna Beach Playhouse.
Background
Harriss, Cynthia Therese was born on June 12, 1952 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Forbes Richard and Arlene (Will) Clarke. Student, Saint Saint Louis University, 1970-1972.
Buyer, Scripps McCartney, Canton, Illinois, 1972-1973.
Education
Student, Saint Saint Louis University, 1970-1972.
Career
Buyer Scripps McCartney, Canton, Illinois, 1972—1973. Store manager Paul Harris Stores, Cincinnati, 1973—1975, district manager St. Louis, 1975—1977, regional manager Chicago, 1977—1982, vice president store operations Indianapolis, 1982—1985, vice president, division merchandise manager, 1985—1989. Senior vice president sales Walt Disney Stores, The Walt Disney Company, Glendale, California, 1992—1997, senior vice president park operations Disneyland Resorts, 1997—1999, executive vice president, 1999, president, 1999—2003.
President outlet stores division Gap Inc., San Francisco, 2004—2005, president Gap brand North America division, 2005—2007. Chief Executive Officer, board directors specialty store chain Metropark, Los Angeles, since 2010.
Membership
Board trustees Laguna Beach Playhouse.