Lauren Guthrie

Chief Belonging & Talent Officer

Lauren Guthrie is the Chief Belonging & Talent Officer for VF Corporation, located in Denver, Colorado.  Lauren oversees the strategic framework and global programs that drive VF’s commitment to people and culture through Talent Development and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action (IDEA).  Lauren is passionate about enabling rich and rewarding careers through VF’s talent management ecosystem and fostering a lifelong commitment to growth through development and learning.  She works closely with VF leadership to embed IDEA principles into talent acquisition, management and advancement practices to elevate our associate experience and build a culture anchored in belonging. 

Prior to stepping into Human Resource roles in 2020, Lauren led the Americas Regional Merchandising Team for The North Face, and held merchandising leadership and general management roles with global brands such as Nike, Levi’s, Old Navy and Abercrombie & Fitch across a variety of businesses.

Lauren is an alumna of Columbia University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History with a minor in Psychology. She serves on the Board of Directors for WorldBeing, a non-profit focused on the intersections of wellbeing, education, climate impact and financial inclusion.

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