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VF Corporation appoints new Reef Brand President

In addition to his new role, Spatz will continue to serve as President of VF Corporation’s Eagle Creek brand, a position he has held since 2011.

10th February 2017

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Greensboro, NC

Sports/​Outdoor, Clothing/​Footwear

“Throughout his VF career, Roger has excelled in multiple leadership roles across various aspects of our business and has continually demonstrated his ability to lead successful teams, achieve results and create value for our organization,” said Scott Baxter, Vice President, VF Corporation and Group President Outdoor & Action Sports Americas.

“His successful leadership of the Eagle Creek brand positions him well to take on this new responsibility with Reef, and I am confident that he will build on the brand’s solid foundation to achieve sustained growth in the years to come.”

Roger Spatz

During his 12 years at VF, Spatz has held a series of senior leadership roles, including serving as Chief Financial Officer of both the Reef® brand and the VF Outlet business. Prior to joining VF, Spatz spent 10 years with Cambridge-Lee Industries, a multi-national manufacturer and distributor of copper products, where he last served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

“I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead another one of VF’s iconic brands,” said Spatz. “The future is bright for Reef and I’m excited to work with the talented teams at the brand to continue to deliver amazing products and experiences to its loyal and passionate base of core consumers.”

VF Corporation

VF Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s diversified portfolio of powerful brands spans numerous geographies, product categories, consumer demographics and sales channels. The company’s largest brands are The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Wrangler, Lee, and Nautica.

www.vfc.com

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