Vestis (VSTS) Appoints Jim Barber as CEO

Vestis Corporation (NYSE: VSTS) (“Vestis” or the “Company”), a leading provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, today announced the appointment of Jim Barber as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective June 2, 2025. Mr. Barber succeeds Phillip Holloman, who has been serving as Interim Executive Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer since March 18, 2025. Mr. Holloman will return to his role as Chairman of the Board following the transition.

Mr. Barber brings more than 35 years of relevant logistics, operations and route-based experience, having served in several leadership positions at UPS and on multiple public company boards. As the next President and CEO, he will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s business, including operational excellence, customer service, talent and growth. He will focus on enhancing Vestis’ strategy, delivering exceptional service for its customers and driving long-term performance improvement for its shareholders.

“I am pleased to welcome Jim Barber as our next President and CEO and am confident he has the right skills and experience to lead Vestis forward,” said Mr. Holloman. “Jim is a proven leader with a track record of driving profitable growth, making him well suited to drive the next chapter of our strategy, with a focus on enhancing execution and instilling a customer-centric mindset throughout the organization. I look forward to partnering with Jim to capture the significant opportunity ahead in the attractive uniform rental, direct sales and workplace supplies market and drive long-term value for our shareholders.”

Mr. Barber joins Vestis following a distinguished career at UPS, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer and was responsible for overseeing a highly complex, global route-based delivery network. He began his career at UPS as a delivery driver and held several roles of increasing leadership responsibility, including President of UPS International and President of UPS Europe. Mr. Barber currently serves on the board of directors for C.H. Robinson and previously served on the boards of US Foods, UNICEF USA and the Folks Center for International Business at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business.

“I am honored to be appointed President and CEO and look forward to working alongside Phillip, the Board and the talented team at Vestis,” said Mr. Barber. “I see exciting opportunities ahead as we focus on delivering for our customers and driving value for our shareholders through a commitment to operational excellence and best-in-class service.”

Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results

In a separate press release today, Vestis reported its fiscal second quarter 2025 earnings results. Management will host a webcast to discuss the fiscal second quarter 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM ET. The webcast can be accessed live through the investor relations section of our website at www.vestis.com.

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