VF appointment reflects international ambitions
09/12/2008
Apparel group VF Corporation, whose brands include The North Face, Vans, Lee Sport and JanSport,, has promoted Karl Heinz Salzburger to corporate vice-president. He was formerly the group’s president for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific regions. He will continue to be based in Lugano, Switzerland and to report to Eric Wiseman, VF’s chairman and chief executive officer.
“Karl Heinz has demonstrated exceptional leadership since joining VF in 2000, and has played a key role in driving strong top and bottom line growth in many important geographic markets,” said Mr Wiseman. “We look forward to continued growth in our international businesses in the coming years, and expect international revenues to be a third of our total revenues by 2012, if not before. Karl Heinz and his team will continue to lead the expansion of our brands throughout Europe and drive additional strong growth in China, Russia and other emerging markets. The promotion of Karl Heinz to corporate vice-president and member of our operating committee acknowledges his contributions to date and recognises the importance of our international growth plans in the years to come.”
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