leadership
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Vera Bradley appoints Melinda Paraie as Chief Brand Officer effective Nov 1, 2025
Vera Bradley, Inc.
- Melinda Paraie named Chief Brand Officer, effective Nov 1, 2025; previously CEO of Cath Kidston and SVP at Tapestry/Coach.
- Compensation includes $475k base salary, 65% STI target, LTI grant of $500k for FY2027, plus additional grants.
- She also receives additional LTI grant of $525k and a $150k cash payment upon employment.
- Paraie had been working as a strategic consultant for Vera Bradley over the past six months.
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