VF Intimates appoints new president of department brands

19/07/2005
VF Intimates, LP, a division of VF Corporation, has announced that Anne Jardine, 54, has been promoted to president - Department/Chain Brands, reporting to Curt Holtz, president of VF's Intimates Coalition. Her new responsibilities include leading the coalition's department and chain store brand teams including the Vanity Fair, Lily of France and licensed Tommy Hilfiger brands.
She will continue to have responsibility for the coalition's joint venture partnerships in Canada and Mexico and its VF Outlet business. She will also continue to spearhead plans to extend its Curvation brand beyond intimate apparel.
Jardine joined VF Intimates in January 2000 as vice president general manager for Bestform/Exquisite Form. She moved to her most recent position as vice president Business Development in April 2004. She led the successful launch of the Curvation brand.
Prior to joining VF Intimates, Jardine worked for Sara Lee, Kayser-Roth and RJR Nabisco. She holds a BS degree in Fashion Merchandising from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.