Vans names Andreas Olsson general manager EMEA
Nicola Mira
VansVF Corporation
Olsson, who is based in Stabio, Switzerland, home to the European headquarters of VF Corp., which also owns The North FaceDickiesTimberland
“Both Michel and Andreas are great leaders with marketplace innovative thinking and a performance-driven and purpose-led experience across the VF portfolio of brands, including Vans. These appointments are a testament to their success and will further strengthen the brand’s execution and organization, both in the region and globally,” said Martino Scabbia Guerrini in a press release.
Canada-born Bilodeau is going back to his home country to assume the role of vice-president, sales and marketplace Vans Americas, and will oversee the strategy, merchandising and sales teams in the region. Prior to leading Vans in the EMEA region, Bilodeau was vice-president and general manager of VF Outdoor & Action Sports in Canada for 10 years, growing the business of Vans, The North face, Timberland and other VF Corp. brands in the country. He has been with VF Corp. since 2009.
