Dr. Martens has brought forward the starting date of its incoming chief financial officer (CFO), Giles Wilson, by two weeks.

Wilson will now join the company and its board on 13 May, a fortnight earlier than the previously announced date of 27 May.

The footwear and clothing retailer first confirmed Wilson as its new CFO last November, replacing the retiring Jon Mortimore at the group.

Wilson is joining Dr. Martens from William Grant & Sons Limited, a global spirits company and owner of premium brands including Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky, The Balvenie Whisky and Hendrick’s Gin. He has also previously held the position of CFO at aviation firm John Menzies, between 2016 and 2020.

Dr. Martens, which last month warned that its annual group sales over the next financial year could be down by a third, will announce its full-year results on 30 May.

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