Dr Martens appoints Giles Wilson as CFO

Iconic bootmaker Dr Martens said on Tuesday that it has appointed Giles Wilson as chief financial officer.

Wilson will take up his new role next year, with the date to be confirmed and announced "in due course".

The experienced CFO joins Dr Martens from spirits company William Grant & Sons Limited, which owns premium brands including Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, The Balvenie Whisky and Hendrick's Gin. Prior to this, Wilson was at John Menzies as CFO between 2016 and 2020, and then subsequently became CEO from 2019 to 2020.

He qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC and previously held a senior role at Commercial Estates Group.

Chair Paul Mason said: "Following a rigorous selection process, we are delighted to appoint Giles as CFO. He is a very capable finance leader with extensive experience in a number of sectors and, most recently, his time in the branded spirits industry has given him a good grounding in global brands and wholesale distribution management.

"His knowledge of the public markets will be a valuable asset to the team as Dr Martens continues its growth in the listed environment. I look forward to him joining the board."