Caroline Brown New North Face Brand President; VF Corp Adds Directors

Caroline Brown appointed Global Brand President of The North Face®, succeeding Nicole Otto, effective June 10, 2024. Mindy Grossman and Kirk Tanner appointed as independent directors on VF Board, effective May 30, 2024. Brown resigns as VF Board member upon appointment. VF CEO Bracken Darrell praises Brown’s expertise and leadership in fashion and apparel industry. VF Chair Richard Carucci welcomes Grossman and Tanner, highlighting their experience in driving growth for global consumer brands. Benno Dorer, former interim CEO, opts not to stand for re-election at 2024 Annual Meeting.

Caroline Brown brings extensive experience from managing global fashion companies, including Donna Karan International and Carolina Herrera. Mindy Grossman, Partner at Consello, and Kirk Tanner, former CEO of Wendy’s Co., join VF Board with proven track records in leadership and growth strategy. Brown, Grossman, and Tanner’s appointments reflect VF’s commitment to enhancing innovation and execution as part of its strategic transformation. Glenn W. Welling of Engaged Capital praises appointments, emphasizing their contribution to VF’s strategic and business acceleration.”