Adam Owen

Adam Owen is a seasoned design professional currently serving as the Global Design Director at Dr. Martens plc since December 2023, overseeing global product design direction and team management. Prior to this role, Adam held several key positions at BIRKENSTOCK from April 2020 to December 2023, including Global Director of Product Design and Global Head of Design, where responsibilities encompassed maintaining brand coherence and fostering creative development. Adam's experience also includes notable roles at ECCO Shoes, where as Global Head of Design, Adam led seasonal design processes for various collections. Adam's early career featured significant contributions at Clarks, Li & Fung Limited, and Courtesy Shoes, specializing in men's footwear design. Adam holds a BA Hons 2.1 in Transport Design from Coventry University, along with A Levels in Art & Design, Mathematics, and History from John Hampden Grammar School.