Jean FontanaICR, Inc. tel: 646-277-1200 email: Jean.fontana@icrinc.com
Mr. Hoffman has served as our Chief Executive Officer since October 2015. Since 2011, he has served on the Board at Pier 1 Imports, and he currently serves on the Audit Committee. Prior to joining Vince, Mr. Hoffman most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Bon-Ton Stores Inc. from February 2012 to August 2014. Previously he was the Chief Executive Officer and President of Lord & Taylor L.L.C. for more than three years where he was credited with revamping the brand. Prior to this, he served six years as President and Chief Executive Officer of Neiman Marcus Direct, a subsidiary of The Neiman Marcus Group Inc., where he oversaw the growth of neimanmarcus.com and the launch and growth of bergdorfgoodman.com. Mr. Hoffman also served as Vice President of Last Call Clearance Division at Neiman Marcus from August 2000 to December 2002 and as a Divisional Merchandise Manager of Bergdorf Goodman Inc. from October 1998 to August 2000.
Mr. Stefko has served as our Chief Financial Officer since January 2016. Mr. Stefko also served as our Interim Chief Financial Officer from September 2015 to January 2016. Prior to joining Vince, Mr. Stefko served as Group Chief Financial Officer at Sun Capital since 2011. Prior to Sun Capital, Mr. Stefko served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Administrative Officer of Things Remembered, a national multichannel specialty retailer. Prior to Things Remembered, he served as either Chief Financial Officer or Vice President, Finance for various operating divisions of Cole National, lastly serving as Chief Financial Officer of Pearle Vision, a leading eye care provider. Prior to Cole National, Mr. Stefko spent 14 years with Sherwin-Williams in various consumer product, manufacturing and corporate divisions, the last 6 years as Chief Financial Officer of the Consumer Brands Division. Mr. Stefko started his career with Ernst & Young.
Mr. Engebretson joined Vince in August 2016. Prior to joining Vince, Mr. Engebretson spent 14 years at Ralph Lauren. In that time, Mr. Engebretson held multiple roles, including Vice President Design Operations, Vice President Sourcing and Production for multiple brands, launching American Living and Denim & Supply. Mr. Engebretson led a three-year Global systems implementation, managing a team of over 250 people. Mr. Engebretson’s most recent role was Senior Vice President of all Luxury Brands. In that role, Mr. Engebretson participated in the consolidation of Women’s and Men’s apparel, footwear, handbags and accessories, as well as the RRL denim line, into one Luxury organization. Prior to Ralph Lauren, Mr. Engebretson held lead sourcing, product development and production roles with Victoria’s Secret, Liz Claiborne, Armani Jeans, and Tahari.
Ms. Fogel joined Vince in January 2017. Prior to joining Vince, Ms. Fogel spent a total of 18 years at Ralph Lauren companies, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer – Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren and previously as the Senior Vice President Merchandising, Design and Product Development – Polo Jeans Company. Prior to that, she held multiple leadership roles at New York & Company, including Executive Vice President of Design and Vice President of Design Casual Apparel. Prior to that, Ms. Fogel also held multiple leadership roles at Polo Jeans Company, Division of Jones Apparel Group.