Mike Stopforth

Mike Stopforth is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in sales and marketing within the footwear industry. Currently serving as President EMEA at Dr. Martens plc since September 2018, Mike has previously held various leadership roles including Sales Director EMEA & GM UK and Head of Sales EMEA. Prior experience includes serving as Strategic Accounts Director for Timberland EMEA at VF Corporation and multiple Managing Director positions at Pentland Brands, overseeing brands such as Boxfresh, Ellesse, and KangaROOS International. Mike's career began at Ben Sherman as Footwear Marketing Manager and included an early role as Marketing Assistant at Skechers. Mike holds a BA (Hons) in Marketing & Management from the University of Lincoln and furthered education at Hult Ashridge Executive Education.