VF chooses Gap veteran as chief people officer

23/08/2023
VF chooses Gap veteran as chief people officer

Outdoor group VF Corporation has appointed Brent Hyder as chief people officer.

He joins after nearly four years as chief people officer at Salesforce.

Under his leadership, the company earned top spots on best workplace lists, including Great Place to Work, Fortune, People, Glassdoor and LinkedIn.

Before joining Salesforce, Hyder spent almost 30 years in retail, including 15 years at Gap.

CEO Bracken Darrell said: “His proven success in building top-rated employee experiences and high-performance inclusive cultures, combined with his strong global retail management experience, make Brent the ideal people leader for VF.”

VF owns brands including The North Face, Vans and Timberland.