VF Corporation, the parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland, has appointed Karen Giberson as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). Giberson joins VF from Gap Inc., where she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) since 2019. In her new role at VF, Giberson will lead the company’s global human resources strategy, including talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, employee development, and compensation and benefits..
Giberson has over 25 years of experience in human resources leadership, with a strong track record of driving organizational transformation and building high-performing teams. Prior to her role at Gap Inc., she held senior HR leadership positions at Williams-Sonoma, Inc., The Walt Disney Company, and The Clorox Company..
Giberson’s appointment comes at a time when VF Corporation is undergoing a significant transformation. The company has recently announced plans to sell its occupational workwear brands, including Dickies, Workrite and Timberland PRO, in order to focus on its core outdoor and lifestyle brands. Giberson will be responsible for ensuring that VF’s human resources strategy aligns with its business objectives and supports the company’s growth plans..
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