"We are thrilled to add Victoria and Paula to our management team," said Eric Hamburg, chief executive officer of Russell Newman. “They both bring unique expertise with their extensive backgrounds in the industry and will support Russell Newman's growth trajectory."
Vandagriff has nearly 20 years of experience in the wholesale and retail apparel business and brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the intimate apparel business through her time with the Elle Macpherson and Carole Hochman brands. Most recently, Vandagriff was the president for Bendon/Elle Macpherson Intimates where she led the company's North American operations and executed the brand launches of Elle Macpherson Intimates, Fayreform, Bendon Sport and Stella McCartney. Prior to this experience, Vandagriff was the senior director of sales for the Lauren Division of Polo Ralph Lauren where she directed sales and managed the successful relaunch of the Lauren brand.