Vera Bradley, Inc. announced that Jeffrey A. Blade, its Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, has resigned effective January 11, 2013. Kevin Sierks has been appointed interim CFO until a new CFO is appointed. Mr. Sierks has served as the Vice President Controller, Chief Accounting Officer since joining the Company in December 2011.

Before joining the company, Mr. Sierks served as the Vice President and Corporate Controller for Biomet, Inc. from October 2007 to December 2011.