Veronica Wu Elected to VF Corporation’s Board of Directors
March 14 2019 - 6:55AM
Business Wire
The Board of Directors of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global
leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, has
elected Silicon Valley venture capitalist Veronica Wu as a
director, effective March 12, 2019.
“We’re pleased to welcome Veronica to VF’s Board of Directors,”
said Steve Rendle, VF’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer. “Her extensive experience in technology, artificial
intelligence and machine learning, coupled with her deep knowledge
of the Chinese consumer and the China digital marketplace, will be
a significant addition to our Board as we continue to expand our
digital capabilities and leverage digital as a key growth engine
for our brands worldwide.”
Ms. Wu will serve on the Finance and Nominating & Governance
Committees of VF’s Board of Directors.
Ms. Wu (48) launched Hone Capital in 2015 to pioneer a new model
of venture investing that combines machine learning with powerful
angel networks to deliver consistent return at scale. To date, Hone
has invested in more than 300 technology companies, including many
throughout the e-commerce and consumer sectors.
Prior to Hone Capital, Ms. Wu served from 2013 to 2015 as Vice
President of Tesla Motors overseeing its China Operations and led
the introduction of the company’s first car into the China market
in 2014. Before Tesla, Ms. Wu worked for Apple, Inc., where she led
the launch of Apple’s Education and Enterprise business in China
from 2006 to 2013, growing it from inception into a multi-billion
dollar business. Previously, she held senior positions at Motorola
and McKinsey & Company.
Ms. Wu holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University
in Applied Mathematics, and a Master of Science degree in
Industrial Engineering Operations Research from the University of
California, Berkeley.
About VF
VF Corporation (NYSE: 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’s 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 www.vfc.com.
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