Dr. Martens appoints two new non-executive directors
Dr. Martens has appointed Robert Hanson and Benoit Vauchy as non-executive directors.
With a strong track record of delivering growth at consumer brands, Hanson is a former chief executive of John Hardy and American Eagle Outfitters and has also previously served as EVP wines and spirits for Constellation Brands. Before that, he spent over a decade in senior leadership roles at Levi Strauss & Co.
Recently appointed as the chief executive of The Duckhorn Portfolio, a US wine company, Hanson has also served on the boards of Canopy Growth, Urban Outfitters, and Constellation Brands.
Meanwhile, Vauchy is a partner at Permira, the global investment firm and largest investor in Dr. Martens.
For the past decade, he has served as a non-executive director at eDreams ODIGEO, a leading Spanish online travel company. His board experience also includes roles at Universidad Europea, Vacance Select, and Exclusive Networks. Before joining Permira in 2006, Benoit spent six years at JP Morgan, working in London and Frankfurt.
Paul Mason, Dr. Martens’ chairman, said: “The expertise and experiences of both Robert and Benoit further strengthens our board.
“Robert has significant USA and wholesale experience and is a proven consumer brand CEO.
“Benoit is an experienced financial leader and his appointment to the board demonstrates Permira’s commitment to Dr. Martens.
“I am looking forward to working with them both, together with the existing Board, as we enter the next phase in the company’s history, under the talented leadership of Ije and Giles.”
Last month Dr. Martens reported that it was making good progress with its turnaround following a 3% uplift in third quarter revenue.
