VF makes managerial changes
Branded lifestyle apparel company VF Corporation is changing its leadership structure with effect from January 1.
Senior vice president - global operations, George Derhofer, is retiring at the end of the year. "In his 13 years with VF, George has been an exemplary leader whose contributions have helped make VF what it is today," said Mackey McDonald, chairman and chief executive officer.
Ed Doran, president of the imagewear coalition, and Boyd Rogers, vice president and president - supply chain, will report directly to Eric Wiseman, who will become president and chief operating officer. Martin Schneider, vice president and chief information officer, who also reported to Mr Derhofer, will report to Bob Shearer, senior vice president and chief financial officer. There are no plans to replace Mr Derhofer.
Mike Gannaway, who has been serving as vice president - customer management, has been named vice president - VF direct/customer teams.
The company’s brands include Wrangler, Lee, The North Face, Vans and Reef.
