GLOBAL BRAND PRESIDENT, VANS
WHY: New leader at Costa Mesa-based footwear and apparel company, the largest unit of parent VF Corp.
IN THE NEWS: Bailey returned to Vans in March, taking over the global brand president role from Doug Palladini, a longtime Vans exec. Told analysts in May that the firm
will refocus on Classics footwear line and improve direct-to-consumer experience as part of “the process of refreshing and refocusing Vans’ strategy.”
QUOTABLE: “I know this brand, understand the consumer and competition, and have a clear point of view on our challenges and of the opportunities that lie ahead for us.”
