How Bickley was paid
$1.8M in total for fiscal 2026, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table. Equity awards are valued at grant, not at what they turned out to be worth.
Named executive officers
| Executive | Salary | Bonus | Stock | Incentive | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian BickleyCEO and Executive Chairman, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $272,769 | $30,000 | $1,499,999 | — | $1,340 | $1,804,108 |
| Jacqueline ArdreyFomer President and CEO, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $434,383 | — | $699,999 | $39,094 | $2,055,487 | $3,228,963 |
| Martin LaydingChief Financial Officer, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $306,923 | $150,000 | $1,025,001 | $42,955 | $10,073 | $1,534,952 |
| Michael SchwindleFormer Chief Financial Officer, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $220,460 | — | $400,001 | $11,095 | $718,975 | $1,351,341 |
| Mark C. DelyChief Administrative & Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | $463,500 | — | $600,001 | $45,029 | $14,904 | $1,123,434 |
| Alison HiattFormer Chief Marketing Officer, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $283,646 | — | $300,002 | $12,764 | $346,108 | $942,520 |
| Melinda ParaieChief Brand Officer, Vera Bradley, Inc. | $118,750 | $150,000 | $525,000 | $31,947 | $244 | $825,941 |
What changed and why
- Ian Bickley served as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman during fiscal 2026.
- $2MJacqueline Ardrey stepped down as President and CEO, receiving $2,000,000 in severance.
- $676KMichael Schwindle left as Chief Financial Officer and received $675,938 in severance.
- $300KAlison Hiatt departed as Chief Marketing Officer with $300,000 in severance.
- 80%Shareholders approved executive compensation with approximately 80% support at the prior annual meeting.
About this page
Figures are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact numbers. Totals follow SEC rules, which value stock and option awards at grant. Read the DEF 14A proxy statement for footnotes and the compensation committee's full reasoning.