New York City — Vince Holding Corp., a global contemporary retailer, has announced that Jack Schwefel has resigned as chief executive officer. The company’s board of directors has appointed David (Dave) Stefko, current director and former CFO, as interim CEO, effective immediately, and has initiated a search process to identify a permanent chief executive officer.
“The board thanks Jack for his work in positioning Vince for its next chapter of growth and wishes him the best as he pursues other opportunities,” says Michael Mardy, chairman of the board. “We are committed to finding a leader who has the skills and vision to continue to keep Vince on its trajectory to achieve its long term objectives. Through his experience as CFO and as a member of our board, Dave brings significant understanding of the company and is well-respected across the organization. Having previously served as interim CEO during a time of prior transition and amidst the volatility of the COVID-19 pandemic, the board is confident in Dave’s ability to lead the organization during this period.”
Stefko has over 30 years of senior finance and executive management experience, and has been a member of the board since June 2023 after retiring from his role as the company’s chief financial officer, which he held from 2015 to 2023. In addition to his tenure as Vince’s CFO, Stefko served as the company’s interim CEO from August 2020 to March 2021.
Vince Holding Corp. is a global retail company that operates the Vince brand women’s and men’s ready-to-wear business. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand that operates 48 full-price retail stores, 15 outlet stores and an e-commerce site, www.vince.com. It also operates a subscription service, Vince Unfold.
SOURCE: Vince Holding Corp.