Board Appointments
Mulberry Group PLC announced the appointment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors, Sara Dickinson and Kenny Wilson, effective from the AGM on September 9, 2026. Sara Dickinson brings over 30 years of finance experience, including her current role as Group CFO of Boldyn Group, and will chair the Audit Committee. Kenny Wilson, most recently CEO of Dr. Martens plc from 2018 to 2025, has extensive experience in growing global consumer brands and will join the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. These appointments are expected to enhance the board's breadth and perspective as the company continues to execute its strategy.
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Further to its announcement on 7 August 2026, Mulberry, the modern British lifestyle brand, today announces the appointment of two Independent Non-Executive Directors to the Board, with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9 September 2026.
Sara Dickinson
Sara Dickinson will be appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee.
Sara brings over 30 years' experience in finance with deep expertise in financial governance, digital finance processes and transformation. Since February 2025, Sara has been Group Chief Financial Officer of Boldyn Group Limited, a telecoms infrastructure business. Prior to this, Sara was Chief Finance Officer of BSI, a business improvements and standards company, where she drove successful finance and transformation initiatives. Previous roles include Senior Vice President at Expedia Inc and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Finance Committee of A2Dominion, a residential property group. Sara also served as Commercial Finance Director at Costa Coffee, Group Financial Controller for Sage Group plc and Vice President and European Chief Financial Officer of ebookers. Sara is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Aptitude Software Group PLC.
Kenny Wilson
Kenny Wilson will be appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director and will also sit on the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.
Kenny has extensive executive experience building and growing global consumer brands. Most recently, Kenny served as Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Martens plc between 2018 and 2025. Before this, he held the position of CEO of Cath Kidson Limited where he led a significant international expansion prior to its sale. Kenny has also held the positions of President (Europe) for Claire's Accessories and Senior Vice President at Levi Strauss & Co. Following his executive career, Kenny has spent time in Non-Executive and advisory roles at high growth consumer and fashion brands. He is currently Interim CEO at K Way, a private equity backed outdoor clothing brand, and Chairman of British luxury streetwear brand Represent.
Chris Roberts, Chair of Mulberry, said: "Following an extensive process, I am delighted to welcome Sara and Kenny to Mulberry. Sara's deep financial governance experience and Kenny's global consumer brands expertise bring greater breadth and perspective to the Board. We look forward to working with them as we continue to deliver on the Mulberry strategy, creating value for all shareholders."
Sara Louise Dickinson, CIMA, aged 58, is currently or has been within the last five years, also a director of the following companies:
| Current | Past Five Years |
| Aptitude Software Group PLC | The British Standards Institution |
| Boldyn Networks Global Limited | Neville Clarke International Limited |
| Boldyn Networks Group Limited | BSI Services Holdings Limited |
| Boldyn Networks Europe Limited | BSI Standards Holdings Limited |
| Boldyn Networks UK Limited | BSI Assurance UK Limited |
| Boldyn Networks Communications UK Limited | BSI Limited |
| Boldyn Networks Infrastructure UK Limited | BSI Standards Limited |
| Boldyn Networks Europe Finance Limited | BSI Professional Services Holdings Limited |
| Boldyn Networks PNE Holdings UK Limited | BSI Professional Services EMEA Limited |
| Boldyn Networks PNE UK Limited | BSI Professional Services (UK) Limited |
Save as set out in this announcement, Sara Dickinson has confirmed that there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule Two to the AIM Rules for Companies.
Kenneth ("Kenny") Charles Wilson, aged 59, is currently or has been within the last five years, a director of the following companies:
| Current | Past Five Years |
| Owners Club Topco Limited | Dr. Martens PLC |
| K-Way s.p.a. | Dr. Martens Airwair Group Limited |
| Represent Clothing Limited | Dr. Martens Airwair Wholesale Limited |
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Save as set out in this announcement, Kenny Wilson has confirmed that there are no further disclosures to be made in accordance with paragraph (g) of Schedule Two to the AIM Rules for Companies.
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