VF Promotes Guthrie to Lead Global Inclusion & Diversity Efforts

VF Corp., Denver, recently announced that it promoted Lauren Guthrie to vice president, global inclusion & diversity (I&D). In this role, Guthrie will oversee VF’s global I&D efforts and will direct, develop and operationalize the company’s strategy with a focus on transformational change, according to a news release.

“VF has accelerated our focus on inclusion and diversity in recent years, both inside and outside our company, and we’re committed to maintaining the strong momentum we’ve created,” said Anita Graham, VF’s vice president and chief human resources officer. “Lauren is a collaborative, proven leader who has spearheaded some of our most thoughtful and powerful I&D programs aimed at racial equity, social justice and fostering a more inclusive environment for all. She is the ideal person to lead VF and our family of brands into the next phase of this important work.”

Guthrie previously served as VF’s vice president, Council to Advance Racial Equity (CARE) and Inclusion & Diversity for the Americas Region. She was selected by VF leadership to develop and activate the company’s CARE program to enhance VF’s external racial equity initiatives while also creating more opportunities to support the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) workforce throughout VF and its brands. Guthrie also helped to establish a network of employee resource groups across VF that focus on addressing the needs of underrepresented employees.

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