VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) today announced that David Conn has
been appointed President – VF Retail Licensed Brands, a new position
within its subsidiary, VF Services, Inc. Conn, 41, will be responsible
for identifying new business opportunities with key retailers under a
licensed business model.
Prior to joining VF, Conn served as Executive Vice President of the
Iconix Brand Group and played a key role in building Iconix into an
industry leader in brand management and licensing. He also has held
senior marketing roles with Columbia House and Candie’s, Inc.
“Partnering with leading retailers is one of the cornerstones of VF’s
growth strategy. Beyond our core national brand strategy, we see
additional opportunities for growth with key partners through the
introduction of new brands under a licensed business model. David brings
a unique set of skills, capabilities and brand licensing experience to
VF that will prove effective in leading our efforts in this new
endeavor,” said Mike Gannaway, Vice President - VF Direct / Customer
Teams.
Conn will report to Gannaway and be based in New York City.
About VF
VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse
portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, action sports, image, sportswear and
contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler®,
Lee®, Riders®, The North Face®,
Vans®, Reef®, Eagle Creek®,
Eastpak®, JanSport®, Napapijri®,
Nautica®, Kipling®, John Varvatos®,
7 For All Mankind®, lucy®,
Splendid®, Ella Moss®, Majestic®
and Red Kap®.
VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can
be accessed through the Company's home page, www.vfc.com.
VF Services
Cindy Knoebel, CFA, VP, Financial &
Corporate
Communications, 336-424-6189 or 212-841-7141
