Vicki Redding, the former La Jolla Group Senior Vice President, Merchandise and Design and Quiksilver/DC Shoes Senior Vice President Americas Merchandise and Design, is now Vans new Vice President, Apparel according to an announcement made by Vans President Kevin Bailey today (December 10, 2012).
Vans’ Apparel business is rapidly growing in both size and complexity and is a critical component to our business initiatives,” said Bailey “Vans has a strong team in place and having someone of Vicki’s caliber and experience will only strengthen our brand.”
For the official word from Vans, follow the jump.VANS NAMES VICKI REDDING AS VICE PRESIDENT, APPAREL
Cypress, CA (December 10, 2012) – Vans President Kevin Bailey announced the appointment of Vicki Redding as Vice President, Apparel effective in late December. As she joins Vans, Redding will lead the global strategic direction of Vans’ Men’s and Women’s apparel and accessories businesses including product design, development and merchandising across all distribution channels.
Redding comes to Vans with more than 18 years experience in the Action Sports apparel and retail industry. Most recently, Redding was Senior Vice President, Merchandise and Design for Irvine-based La Jolla Group, directing the apparel, accessories and footwear business for five different brands including O’Neill, Metal Mulisha, The Berrics, FMF and Rusty.
Previously, Redding was at Quiksilver for 16 years in a variety of successive roles beginning with Vice President, Quiksilver Americas Boys Merchandise and Design, to Senior Vice President Americas Merchandise and Design overseeing apparel, accessories and footwear product for the Americas region to Senior Vice President Global Merchandise and Design with global product responsibilities. Redding closed out her time at Quiksilver as Senior Vice President Merchandise and Design for the DC Shoes Division. Prior to Quiksilver, Redding began her career at Nordstrom in the Buying department.
“Vans’ Apparel business is rapidly growing in both size and complexity and is a critical component to our business initiatives,” said Bailey “Vans has a strong team in place and having someone of Vicki’s caliber and experience will only strengthen our brand.”
Bailey continued saying that, “Vicki has managed both large and start-up brands in our sector across multiple distribution channels. Developing innovative product is a critical need in our sector as we aim to fuel consumer demand and facilitate global business expansion. Furthermore, Vicki is the right person to lead our apparel and accessory efforts across our disciplined segmentation model. When I rejoined Vans, I was clear on the opportunity for our Apparel business and our global leadership team is looking forward to Vicki’s participation in realizing our potential.”
“I am extremely excited to join Vans. The integrity and authenticity of the brand is unparalleled in the marketplace,” said Redding. “I look forward to contributing to the growth of Apparel and working with the talented team.”
