Mr. Palladini, who will be taking charge of Vans global strategy and heading the sales teams, has joined the group 12 years ago and since then has taken several roles within the company, namely Head of the Global Marketing team and Vice President and General Manager for the North America region.

The group also confirmed the appointment of Jim Pisani to the position of Global Brand President for the Timberland brand. Mr. Pisani most recently served as President of VF’s Licensed Sports Group, which includes the Majestic brand. He will report to Scott Baxter, Vice President, VF and Group President, Outdoor & Action Sports Americas.

VF Corporation is a palyer in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories. The company’s portfolio of 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.