Dr. Martens
Richard Bee has a diverse work experience spanning decades. Richard has held various finance-related roles in renowned companies such as Dr. Martens, Burberry, Diageo, Procter & Gamble, and KPMG UK. Some notable positions include Supply Chain Finance Director at Dr. Martens, Vice President Finance Supply Chain & Product at Burberry, and Finance Director Continental Europe at Diageo. Richard's expertise lies in financial planning and analysis, supply chain finance, and financial control. Richard has successfully led teams and implemented strategic initiatives to drive business performance and achieve financial targets.
Richard Bee attended The University of Manchester from 1987 to 1990, where they obtained an LLB (Hons) degree in Law. Following that, they enrolled at ICAEW from 1990 to 1993 and received a degree in Chartered Accountancy, acquiring the FCA qualification. Richard also holds additional certification as an FCA from the INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES, although the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.
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.