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Dr. Martens leadership appointments
Overview
Dr. Martens has made several key leadership appointments as part of its ‘Levers for Growth’ strategy to build a more consumer-first organization.
In September 2026, the company appointed Katie Morton as global customer director. Morton, who previously spent 17 years at Burberry, is tasked with strengthening the brand’s consumer-centric approach and deepening global consumer relationships.
Following this, in October 2026, Dr. Martens appointed Kate Vacovec as global commercial finance director. Vacovec joins from Yum! Brands and will lead the global commercial finance team, reporting to Chief Financial Officer Giles Wilson to help advance the brand’s international commercial strategy.
Entities
Dr. Martens · Fortnum & Mason · Yum! Brands · Kate Vacovec · Pizza Hut
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesDr. Martens appoints Kate Vacovec as global commercial finance director
Dr. Martens has named former Yum! Brands executive Kate Vacovec as global commercial finance director to help drive the footwear brand’s international commercial strategy.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesDr. Martens appoints Katie Morton as global customer director
Dr. Martens has named former Burberry executive Katie Morton as global customer director to lead its consumer-centric strategy and omnichannel growth.
Sources
cfweradio.ca · retailgazette.co.uk · retailtimes.co.uk · sgbonline.com