Dr. Martens
Bethany Barnes currently serves as the Director of Investor Relations at Dr. Martens Plc, a position held since February 2021. In addition, Bethany is a Board Member of The Investor Relations Society since July 2022 and previously been a Board Trustee for the Domino’s Partners Foundation from May 2020 to February 2021. Prior experience includes serving as Head of Investor Relations at Domino’s Pizza Group from April 2019 to February 2021, and as Director of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at N Brown Group from February 2015 to April 2019. Earlier roles include positions as Senior General Retail Analyst at Berenberg and General Retail Analyst at Investec. Bethany started a career in investor relations and capital markets as an Associate at Makinson Cowell from 2006 to 2009. Educationally, Bethany holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Exeter, obtained in 2006.
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Dr. Martens
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Our now-iconic footwear started when the first air-cushioned sole technology was designed by two German inventors: medical doctor, Dr. Klaus Maertens and engineer Herbert Funck. But while our sole technology may be German, our soul is undeniably British. British shoe-makers, R Griggs and Co, bought the rights to that air-cushioned sole technology. R Griggs & Co anglicised the name to “Dr. Martens”, designed an outsole and boot for British workers and the 1460 boot was born. Dr. Martens footwear was designed to look new with its modern air-cushion comfort so R Griggs & Co added the iconic yellow stitch, the grooves, the two tone side sole and the black and yellow heel loop. These new boots were sold to workmen. But fate intervened. Dr. Martens may have been made for industry but, as it turns out, they were destined for the stage. Subverted early on by subcultures, they paved the way for a new kind of rebellious self-expression. From the punks of 70s London to the grungers of 90s Seattle, Dr. Martens boots have always stood with those who dare to be different. Subcultures may fade out and evolve but our alternative spirit is a constant. And as for what the future holds? We have offices in London, Northampton, Paris, Düsseldorf, Portland, across Asia and an ever-expanding global retail portfolio. We have the respect of big-name fashion giants – think Supreme and Yohji Yamamoto – enabling us to engage in exciting partnerships season after season. We want to mean something to everyone who laces up our boots: from the first-timers to the Docs boots veterans. Do you have what it takes to help us? We need ambitious, passionate, people – with rebel fire in their hearts.