ON THE BOARD

Kenny Wilson, 50 Chief executive, Dr Martens

BRITISH bootmaker Dr Martens has poached the boss of High Street retailer Cath Kidston.

Kenny Wilson, 50, has headed Cath Kidston since 2011. The chain is known for its vintagestyle floral patterned bags and bed linen, and under his leadership has grown from just four stores overseas to 220.

Wilson has also been credited with doubling its sales from £60m to £130m.

He previously spent 19 years at jeans manufacturer Levi Strauss, where he became its European president.