Eric Wiseman
Chairman of the Board
Business Administration
VF Corporation
Italy
Biography
Mr. Eric Wiseman is Executive Chairman of VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories with more than $12 billion in revenues. Mr. Wiseman served as Chief Executive Officer of VF from 2008 through 2016. Mr. Wiseman has 35 years of experience in the apparel industry. His career with VF began in 1995 when he joined the company as Executive Vice President of the JanSport® brand. He then held a progression of leadership roles, including Chairman of VF's Sportswear and Outdoor coalitions and Executive Vice President, Global Brands. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2006, and elected to VF's board of directors that same year. Mr. Wiseman was named CEO in January 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August 2008. Mr. Wiseman also serves on the board of directors of Lowe's Companies Inc., CIGNA Corporation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), as well as the Board of Visitors of Wake Forest University School of Business. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA from Wake Forest University.
Research Interest
Business Administration
