**VF Corporation Appoints Gap Veteran as New Chief Human Resources Officer**.
VF Corporation, the parent company of iconic brands such as Vans, The North Face, and Timberland, has announced the appointment of Mary Beth Laughton as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective July 11, 2023..
**About Mary Beth Laughton**.
Laughton joins VF Corporation with over three decades of experience in human resources leadership, most recently serving as Executive Vice President and CHRO at Gap Inc. for the past seven years. During her tenure at Gap, she was responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s human capital strategy, including talent acquisition, talent development, compensation and benefits, diversity and inclusion, and employee relations..
**Responsibilities at VF Corporation**.
As the new CHRO at VF Corporation, Laughton will have the following key responsibilities:.
* Leading and executing the company’s human resources strategy.
* Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
* Fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
* Aligning people and talent initiatives with the company’s overall business objectives.
* Collaborating with senior leadership on key strategic decisions.
**VF Corporation’s Commitment to People**.
Commenting on the appointment, VF Corporation Chairman, President, and CEO Steve Rendle said: .
