Mickey Drexler is a businessman who has an estimated net worth of $150 million. Born Millard Drexler on August 17, 1944, he went to Bronx High School of Science and attended the University of Buffalo. He earned his MBA from Boston University Graduate School of Management. He served as the merchandising Vice-President for Abraham & Straus in Brooklyn, New York. He also worked at Taylor, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s.

Drexler served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Gap, Inc. from 1995 to 2002. He was the President from 1987 to 1995. During his tenure, he helped the label rise to its popularity in the 90's with successful advertising campaigns by using the 1060's hits such as Mellow Yellow and Dress Me Up In Your Love. For 13 years, he also served as a director on the board at Apple Inc. from 1999 as well as working in the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees.

After his departure from Gap, Mickey Drexler was hired by J. Crew Group, an American clothing and accessories retailers founded in 1983, where he is the current chairmen and CEO. He also helped the brand to rise in popularity from a moderately priced brand to a much more upscale brand. He was considered a man who has the gift to make a turn around for struggling brands.