Board Appointments

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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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Mulberry Group PLC
13 August 2026
 

Mulberry Group plc

("Mulberry" or the "Company")

Board Appointments

 

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."

Further information on Sara Dickinson

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.

Further information on Kenny Wilson

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


Airwair International Limited


Airwair (1994) Limited


Airwair (1996) Limited


AMPDebtco Limited


DOC Midco Limited


DOC Bidco Limited


DOC Debtco Limited

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.

For further information:

 

Mulberry Group plc

Billie O'Connor                                                                             Tel: +44 (0) 20 7605 6793

 

Headland (Public Relations)

Lucy Legh / Joanna Clark / Eleanor Evans                                       Tel: +44 (0) 20 3805 4822

mulberry@headlandconsultancy.com 

Houlihan Lokey UK Limited (Financial Adviser and NOMAD)

Tim Richardson                                                                           Tel: +44 (0) 20 7389 3355

 

Peel Hunt (Corporate Broker)

James Thomlinson                                                                                              Tel: +44 (0) 20 7419 8900

 

 

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