Vans fills marketing position left by North Face move

03/12/2014
Footwear brand Vans has hired Neil Schambra Stevens from tech company Lenovo as vice-president of marketing for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division.

He replaces Jeremy De Maillard, who was has moved to the North Face, also owned by VF Corp, as president of marketing EMEA.

Having previously held roles at both Converse and Asics, Mr Schambra Stevens brings experience within the sneaker and lifestyle markets and will be looking after events including House of Vans London, Vans Shop Riot and Classics &…

Jan Van Leeuwen, manager of Vans EMEA, comments “With his experience and expertise across industries, we’re confident that he will prove to be a good fit and valuable addition to the EMEA team, helping to drive the brand towards and beyond its 50th anniversary year, as well as the achievement of our brand’s development, growth and financial goals.”