Vera Bradley appoints Ian Bickley as permanent CEO; CFO Layding adds COO role; CAO Dely to depart

Vera Bradley, Inc.

Ian Bickley named CEO & Chairman effective March 12, 2026; base salary $750k, target bonus 100%, max 200%.
CFO Martin Layding assumes additional COO duties; salary increased from $475k to $550k.
Chief Admin & Legal Officer Mark Dely to leave effective June 27, 2026; severance per executive severance plan.
Bickley receives $500k sign-on RSU award vesting over 3 years; FY27 equity grant target value $1.5M.
Employment agreement runs through end of FY2029 (Feb 2029) with automatic one-year renewals thereafter.

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