Lee® Jeans Names Chris Waldeck As President

MERRIAM, Kan., May 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee®, a leading American denim brand, today announced the appointment of Chris Waldeck as president of Lee and Rock & Republic®. A returning Kansas City native, Waldeck joins Lee as the brand celebrates 100 years headquartered in the Kansas City metro area. 

"I'm excited to have the opportunity to lead such an iconic American brand," said Waldeck. "As I step into my new role, I'm looking forward to working with the passionate and talented Lee team to continue to build on the brand's heritage and deliver amazing products to our consumers."

With more than 20 years of relevant industry experience, Waldeck joins Lee and Rock & Republic from Reebok International Ltd., where he was most recently the vice president and general manager. In this role, he was responsible for brand marketing, merchandising, public relations, finance, operations and led a transformational growth platform across all channels – wholesale, retail and ecommerce. 

During his 14-year career at Reebok, Waldeck held a variety of leadership positions wherein he gained international experience entering new categories, facilitating strong partnerships and endorsements, and establishing franchise models and owned stores.

"I'm thrilled for Chris to join Lee and Rock & Republic and eager to partner with him and the team to propel the business," said VF President Phil McAdams. "He has a passion for the intersection of lifestyle and brand which enables him to reach a broad base of consumers – especially those who engage actively in their apparel as a reflection of who they are and aspire to be."  

Waldeck joined the company on May 15, 2017, returning to the Kansas City area with his wife and two daughters.

About Lee®
Lee®, a VF Corporation VFC brand, is an iconic American denim and casual apparel brand. Lee's® collections include a uniquely styled range of jeans, pants, shirts, shorts and jackets for men, women, and boys. Founded by H.D. Lee and backed by over 125 years of purposeful design and craftsmanship, Lee's® movement-inspired innovations, versatile styling and superior fit continue to inspire generations of brand loyalists. For more information, please visit www.lee.com.

About VF
VF Corporation VFC outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans^®, The North Face^®, Timberland^®, Wrangler^® and Lee^®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders. For more information, visit www.vfc.com.  

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