Dr. Martens
Geert Peeters has a wealth of experience in various roles within supply chain management and operations. Geert started their career in 1988 as a Plant Manager at Sofinal Textiles. From there, they went on to hold several leadership positions at VF Corporation, including Director of Logistics for VF Europe. In 2002, they joined Levi Strauss & Co. as Vice President of Supply Chain for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Geert then moved to Bacardi in 2009, serving as Director of Global Supply Chain, Logistics, and Trading. Peeters returned to Levi Strauss & Co. in 2010, where they held senior vice president roles in global supply chain management. In 2012, Peeters joined Cath Kidston as Chief Operating Officer and later took on the role of Global Supply Chain and Product Development Director. In 2016, they became a Member of the Board at Gimv before joining Dr. Martens - Airwair International Ltd in 2018 as the Chief Operating Officer.
Geert Peeters has a strong education background, spanning various fields of study. In 1984, they enrolled at Ghent University, where they pursued a Master's degree in Textile Sciences and Engineering. Geert successfully completed their studies in 1988.
To further advance their knowledge and skills, Geert Peeters pursued an Executive MBA at the Flanders Business School - FBS from 1991 to 1993. This program provided him with a comprehensive understanding of executive-level business practices.
In 2000, Geert Peeters attended the Vlerick Business School, where they obtained a Master's degree in Operational and Supply Chain Management in 2001. This program equipped him with the necessary expertise to navigate complex supply chain operations effectively.
Overall, Geert Peeters' education history demonstrates their commitment to continuous learning and their desire to excel in various disciplines, including textile sciences, engineering, and business management.
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.