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The following section provides information on Vera Bradley Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Vera Bradley Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

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Ian Bickley

Chief Executive Officer; Chairman Executive Board Since: 2026 Age: 62

Mr. Ian Bickley has been the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the company since 2026. He served as President of the international group of Coach at Tapestry. He also served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of The Body Shop.

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Martin Layding

Chief Operating Officer; Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Since: 2026 Age: 55

Mr. Martin Layding has been the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the company since 2026. Previously, he was the Divisional Chief Financial Officer of Tapestry’s Coach Brand.

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Melinda Paraie

Chief Brand Officer Senior Management Since: 2025 Age: 63

Ms. Melinda Paraie has been the Chief Brand Officer of the Company since November 2025. She served as Chief Executive Officer of Cath Kidston from 2018 to 2023. She spent more than ten years at Tapestry (formerly Coach, Inc.), most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Merchandising for North America and previously for the APAC region. She also served as Chief Merchandising Officer of John Hardy and served as a strategic advisor to several brands, including The Body Shop and Adolfo Domínguez.

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Mark C. Dely

Chief Administrative and Legal Officer; Secretary Senior Management Since: 2016 Age: 50

Mr. Mark C. Dely has been the Chief Administrative and Legal Officer and Secretary of the company since 2016. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, and the Vice President of the company from 2016 to 2017. Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of Fred’s, Inc from 2013 to 2016. Earlier, he held the position of the Vice President and Divisional General Counsel of the Franchise Services Group for The ServiceMaster Co from 2007 to 2012.

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Andrew Meslow

Director Non Executive Board Since: 2025 Age: 56
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