VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, announced the appointment of Markus Hamm as vice president and general manager, Kipling EMEA, effective April 1, 2020. He will be based in Antwerp, Belgium where the brands’ marketing and sales operations are based and will report to Vera Breuer, global president Kipling.

Hamm has many years of market experience and a successful track record across Sales, Marketing and Digital, combined with excellent leadership skills. After joining VF in 2004, he held various key sales positions for Jansportand Eastpak, including sales director, DTC & strategic accounts director and most recently taking over wholesale, strategic accounts, sales operations and digital for the Eastpak brand.

In Kipling, Hamm will be responsible for leading the Kipling EMEA organisation, maximising business and financial objectives and overseeing the general execution for all functions.