On March 12, 2026, Vera Bradley, Inc. announced that Ian Bickley has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026. Mr. Bickley has served as the Company's Executive Chair and Interim Chief Executive Officer since June, 2025. Mr. Bickley, age 62, has served as a member of the Company?s Board of Directors since November 2024.
Mr. Bickley has served on the Board of Directors at Crocs since 2015 and Brilliant Earth since 2021. Mr. Bickley most recently served as a Strategic Advisor for MycoWorks and previously serviced as Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Body Shop. Mr. Bickley previously held numerous leadership roles during his nearly 25-year tenure with Coach, including serving as the President of the company's International Group for over ten years.
He has been deeply involved in accelerating Vera Bradley?s transformation, including the development of the Project Sunshine initiative, the recruitment of key talent, and a renewed focus on agility and operational excellence. He brings deep and relevant strategic and operational experience in building and transforming global brands, including executive roles at Natura. He has already made a significant impact on the business, the talent and the organization.
The Board also appointed Martin Layding as Chief Operating and Financial Officer. Mr. Layding joined Vera Bradley as Chief Financial Officer in June 2025.
