VF Corporation has elected Eric C. Wiseman to serve as a director. His election increases the number of directors on the company's board to 13.
Mr. Wiseman, 51, has 28 years of experience in the apparel industry. He joined VF in 1995 as executive vice president of JanSport, became executive vice president, Global Brands for VF in May 2005, and was appointed president and chief operating officer of VF in March 2006.
"We are pleased that Eric Wiseman has been elected to serve as a director. This appointment serves as a natural progression of his role as President and Chief Operating Officer and will enhance his interaction with the Board. His extensive apparel industry experience also will provide valuable perspective to the Board," said Mackey J. McDonald, chairman and chief executive officer of VF Corporation.
