Dr. Martens appoints Melanie Richards as non-executive director
Dr. Martens has appointed Melanie Richards as a non-executive director, with effect from 15 July.
The appointment follows the footwear brand’s previous announcement that Lynne Weedall will step down from the board at the end of its AGM on the same date.
A former deputy chair of KPMG UK, Richards is currently chair of Azets and a non-executive director of Morgan Stanley and HKA Global.
Subscribe to TRBDr. Martens said she will bring broad-based executive, commercial, financial and capital markets experience to the role, along with a track record of contributing to strategic direction and commercial performance in complex organisations.
On joining the board, Richards will be appointed senior independent director and chair of the nomination committee, and will also become a member of the audit and risk committee and the remuneration committee.
Meanwhile, Andrew Harrison, independent non-executive director, will be appointed chair of the remuneration committee.
Paul Mason, Dr. Martens chairman, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Melanie to the board. Her extensive board experience, together with her valuable financial and commercial insight and fresh perspective, will strengthen the board as we continue to execute our consumer-first strategy and deliver long-term sustainable growth.”
Last month, Dr, Martens announced that it had returned to profit growth in the year to 29 March, with adjusted pre-tax profit climbing by 61.3% to £55 million.
