VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a leader in branded lifestyle
apparel, today announced that Boyd Rogers, Vice President of VF and
President, Supply Chain, and a member of VF's Operating Committee, will
retire on Dec. 31, after four decades of service to the company. Tom
Glaser, Vice President, Global Operations, will be named to succeed
Rogers, effective Jan.1, 2012.
Rogers, 62, began his VF career at Blue Bell, Inc., in 1971, and held
various manufacturing, engineering and product management assignments.
He joined the VF corporate team in 2000, assuming responsibility for
Process Reengineering, as well as management of the Shared Services,
Technology and Global Sourcing Organizations. In 2004, he was named Vice
President, Global Supply Chain & Technology and became a member of the
VF Operating Committee. He was named to his current role in 2005.
"VF is known for the strength of our supply chain capabilities, and we
are fortunate to have had Boyd's strong leadership in this area for so
many years," said Eric C. Wiseman, VF's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. "We thank Boyd for his exceptional service to our company."
Glaser will assume responsibility for VF's global supply chain,
including all manufacturing and sourcing operations. He joined VF in
2001 as Managing Director, VF Asia Ltd. Sourcing, based in Hong Kong.
During his five years there, he was instrumental in further diversifying
and expanding VF's global sourcing network in support of VF's growing
portfolio of brands. In 2006, Glaser was named President, Supply Chain
Europe/Asia, based in Lugano, Switzerland. He was named to his current
role, Vice President, Global Operations, in 2010, and relocated to VF's
world headquarters in Greensboro, N.C. In his new role, Glaser will join
VF's Operating Committee.
"VF is also known for developing strong leaders," Wiseman added, noting
that VF Corporation was named this month to the 2011 list of North
American Top 25 Companies for Leaders by FORTUNE magazine. "We
are confident in Tom's ability to lead this important area for our
company and congratulate him on this new role."
About VF
VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel with more
than 30 brands. The company's top six brands are The North Face®,
Wrangler®, Timberland®, Vans®,
Lee® and Nautica®; other brands include 7
For All Mankind®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®,
Ella Moss®, JanSport®, John Varvatos®,
Kipling®,lucy®, Majestic®,
Napapijri®, Red Kap®, Reef®,
Riders® , Splendid® and Smartwool®.
VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can
be accessed through the company's home page, www.vfc.com.
