VF Corporation announced that Joe Alkire has been named Vice President of Investor Relations and financial planning & analysis, effective immediately. He will report to Scott Roe, the company's Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this appointment, Alkire was Vice President, Corporate Finance, primarily focused in the areas of financial planning & analysis and strategic planning, with significant involvement in mergers & acquisitions, treasury and investor relations activities. He joined VF in 2010 and has held a series of roles with increasing responsibility in the corporate finance department. Alkire replaces Lance Allega, the company's former Vice President of Investor Relations & Strategic Accounts, who left the company to pursue another career opportunity.