Footwear & Accessories · Consumer Cyclical
CEO, Chairman
2024-01-01–present
Chairman
Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA)Equibles does not estimate personal net worth.
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Get VRA alertsIan Bickley is recorded as CEO at Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) since March 12, 2026 and Chairman at Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) since January 1, 2024. The newest filing on record that lists Ian Bickley as Chairman at Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) is dated April 24, 2026. Vera Bradley, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 13, 2026 that Ian Bickley was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026. Vera Bradley, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed March 13, 2026 that Ian Bickley was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective March 12, 2026. Vera Bradley, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed June 11, 2025 that Ian Bickley was appointed Executive Chairman, effective July 7, 2025. Equibles holds 4 filed executive changes naming Ian Bickley; each is listed under recent activity with its source filing. The proxy statement of Vera Bradley, Inc. reports total compensation of $1,804,108 for Ian Bickley in fiscal 2026, including a base salary of $272,769. Ian Bickley has spoken on 4 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Vera Bradley, Inc. on September 15, 2026. Vera Bradley, Inc. is classified in the Footwear & Accessories industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other leadership on record at Vera Bradley, Inc. includes Jacqueline Ardrey (CEO), Martin Layding (CFO), Michael Schwindle (CFO) and 7 others.
“On March 12, 2026, Vera Bradley, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Ian Bickley has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026.”
“On March 12, 2026, Vera Bradley, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Ian Bickley has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2026.”
“Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us for Vera Bradley's second quarter fiscal 2027 earnings call. This was another strong quarter for us. we continued to build operational excellence across the business while making significant progress on our Project Sunshine transformation journey.”
“Good morning, everyone. and thank you for joining us for Vera Bradley's first quarter fiscal 2027 earnings call.”
“Before I begin discussing our quarterly results and continued transformation progress, I want to share some important leadership news that reflects the board's confidence in our strategic direction and the momentum we are building.”
“It has been a busy two months since I took on the role as Executive Chairman. My team and I have hit the ground running to reinvigorate and reimagine Vera Bradley, an iconic brand with strong awareness and deep connections with consumers across generations.”
2026-03-12–present
2024-01-01–present
Last confirmed April 24, 2026
2024-01-01–2025-04-25
Last confirmed by a filing; no departure on record
Footwear & Accessories · Consumer Cyclical
CEO, Chairman
2024-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) | CEO and Executive Chairman, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $272,769 | $1,804,108 |