Martin Schneider, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, VF Corporation, to Retire at the End of 2017

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Sandra Harris, Vice President, Global Business Technology, Named Successor

GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VF Corporation (NY撸管网站: VFC), a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, today announced that Martin Schneider, Vice President & Chief Information Officer (CIO) will retire at the end of 2017.

鈥淢artin led VF鈥檚 Global Business Technology organization for more than 11 years, a period of tremendous business growth for VF and transformational change in retail through the rise of e-commerce and mobile shopping,鈥 said Scott Roe, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. 鈥淗e and his teams successfully managed numerous large-scale projects that enabled VF and our brands to navigate rapid technological changes, while also ensuring that our associates have the tools and resources to work anywhere in the world.鈥

Roe continued, 鈥淢artin is a strong leader and a truly wonderful person. In addition to his service at VF, he has been equally dedicated to giving back to his local community through involvement with non-profit organizations and serving on several boards, in addition to teaching children ice hockey and how to skate. He will be missed at VF.鈥

Sandra Harris, Vice President, Global Business Technology, will succeed Schneider as Vice President & CIO, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Harris will work closely with Schneider throughout the rest of 2017 to ensure the successful transition of responsibilities. Harris also has been appointed to VF鈥檚 Senior Leadership Team.

Harris, an eight-year veteran of VF, previously served as Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Global Supply Chain, Shared Services, and Direct-to-Consumer for VF. She has deep and diverse finance and business experience, and has been a key member of VF鈥檚 Global Business Technology leadership team.

Harris joined VF after 11 years in the construction products industry, notably with Wilsonart International where she was responsible for the Information Technology organization and held various leadership roles within finance and accounting. She began her career in public accounting with Deloitte & Touche. She earned her undergraduate degree in accounting from Clemson University. She also received her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations.

鈥淪andra brings an excellent balance of technology, finance and business acumen to the CIO position,鈥 said Roe. 鈥淪he is the ideal person to build on the successful foundation that Martin established and further elevate the use of technology to support VF鈥檚 global business growth objectives.鈥

VF鈥檚 Global Business Technology organization comprises more than 500 associates around the world who manage and maintain the technologies and information systems that power VF鈥檚 business and enable workforce productivity.

About VF

VF Corporation (NY撸管网站: VFC) outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Wrangler and Lee. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world鈥檚 largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. For more information, visit .

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