Corporate Governance
The Company’s ordinary shares are admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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Dear Shareholder,On behalf of the board of directors of Mulberry (the “Board”), I am pleased to make this statement which sets out the Board’s approach to corporate governance. The Board recognises the importance of high standards of corporate governance and considers that the Company’s success is enhanced by a strong corporate governance framework. As Chairman of the Board, one of my responsibilities is to ensure that this framework is maintained. In accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies, the Board formally adopted the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance Code 2018 (the “Code”) in 2018. The Code is based on 10 principles, aimed at delivering growth, maintaining a dynamic management framework and building trust. The table below provides an explanation of how Mulberry currently applies the principles of the Code. Further information on the Board’s corporate governance procedures can be found on the investor relations website and in the Annual Report.
Chris Roberts, Chairman
21 July 2026
Non-Executive Directors
Christopher Roberts
Christopher (“Chris”) Roberts FCCA, 63, is Chairman of the Board (appointed 30 September 2022). He was appointed to the Board on 6 June 2002 and held the position of Chair of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee from 2013 to 30 September 2022. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. He is managing director of Como Holdings (UK) Ltd which has retail, hotel and real estate operations in the UK and was formerly Finance Director of an AIM listed financial services group. Como Holdings (UK) Ltd is a company ultimately owned by Mr Ong Beng Seng and Mrs Christina Ong. Mr Roberts has a broad experience of international property markets, the branded luxury hospitality sector and global financial markets.
Melissa Ong
Melissa Ong, 52, was appointed to the Board on 7 September 2010. She is currently Director of Activities of Como Hotels and Resorts, a company ultimately owned by Mr Ong Beng Seng and Mrs Christina Ong, overseeing the experiential element of hospitality in each destination. She is a director/manager of Mojo Pte Ltd, an investment holding company managing investments in technology, food and beverage, hospitality, real estate and public securities and funds. She manages the endowment portfolio of COMO Foundation where she serves as a director. She is a director of Knowhere Pte Ltd. She holds Board positions with the following not-for-profit organisations: Center for Civilians in Conflict; Internews (US Board Director) and Mandai Nature Fund Ltd. She is also a director of each of Will Focus Ltd, COMO Pte Ltd and Como Holdings Pte Ltd, companies which are ultimately owned by Mr Ong Beng Seng and Mrs Christina Ong. Ms Ong is highly experienced in the luxury hospitality sector and brings insight into the Asian market. Her knowledge of relevant technology and application to digital and social media marketing is valuable in relation to enhancing the luxury customer experience.
Leslie Serrero
Leslie Serrero, 52, was appointed to the Board on 7 September 2023 and is an independent Director. Ms Serrero was appointed as Chairman of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee on 18 November 2025. Ms Serrero has an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive experience of luxury brand leadership. She has been International Managing Director of US luxury group Casa Kosmos Brands Group since October 2022, having previously held senior executive roles at Fendi France (2019-2022), Christian Dior Couture (2012-2019) and Lacoste SA (2009-2012). Prior to this, Ms Serrero was a project leader at Boston Consulting Group for six years, advising companies in the retail, consumer and fashion sectors on transformation and growth strategies.
James France
James France, 36, was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 30 July 2025. Having joined Frasers Group plc’s property division in 2016, Mr France is a senior member of the Frasers leadership team and has been instrumental in shaping Frasers’ growth and investment approach to ensure success in a dynamic retail landscape. Prior to joining Frasers Group plc, James built a strong foundation in the property industry working with prominent firms in the North of England and gaining in-depth expertise in leases and real estate, asset management, commercial valuation and property development. Mr France holds a number of directorships within the Frasers Group plc portfolio. Mr France is a Chartered Surveyor and brings with him extensive property industry expertise and strategic property vision both domestically and internationally.Kenneth Charles Wilson
Kenneth (“Kenny”) Charles Wilson, 59, was appointed the Board on 9 September 2026 and is an independent Director. Kenny has extensive executive experience building and growing global consumer brands. Kenny served as Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Martens plc between 2018 and 2025. Before this, he held the position of CEO of Cath Kidson Limited where he led a significant international expansion prior to its sale. Kenny has also held the positions of President (Europe) for Claire’s Accessories and Senior Vice President at Levi Strauss & Co. Following his executive career, Kenny has spent time in Non-Executive and advisory roles at high growth consumer and fashion brands. He is currently Interim CEO at K Way, a private equity backed outdoor clothing brand, and Chairman of British luxury streetwear brand Represent.Sara Louise Dickinson
Sara Louise Dickinson, CIMA, 58, was appointed the Board and as Chair of the Audit Committee on 9 September 2026 and is an independent Director. Sara brings over 30 years’ experience in finance with deep expertise in financial governance, digital finance processes and transformation. Since February 2025, Sara has been Group Chief Financial Officer of Boldyn Group Limited, a telecoms infrastructure business. Prior to this, Sara was Chief Finance Officer of BSI, a business improvements and standards company, where she drove successful finance and transformation initiatives. Previous roles include Senior Vice President at Expedia Inc and Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Finance Committee of A2Dominion, a residential property group. Sara also served as Commercial Finance Director at Costa Coffee, Group Financial Controller for Sage Group plc and Vice President and European Chief Financial Officer of ebookers. Sara is also an Independent Non-Executive Director of Aptitude Software Group PLC.Godfrey Davis
Godfrey Davis FCA, 77, assumed the non-board role of Life President from 1 October 2022. Godfrey performed the role of Chief Executive from 2002 until June 2012; and Chairman of the Board from June 2012 until 30 September 2022. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and joined Mulberry as Group Finance Director in 1987 after 15 years at Arthur Andersen, where he was an international partner. He is a director of Pittards plc and Hestercombe Gardens Limited and he is a trustee of Hestercombe Gardens Trust. Mr Davis is an experienced leader of private and publicly owned entities and has a strong understanding of the UK AIM market. He has a deep knowledge of the leather goods sector over many years.Board Responsibility
The Board is responsible for formulating, reviewing and approving the Group’s strategy; in addition it has overall responsibility for the budgets and corporate actions. The Board recognises the importance of high standards of corporate governance and supports the principles contained in the Revised Code, applying them where they consider them appropriate to Mulberry Group plc.Nominations And Remuneration Committee
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee is chaired by a Non-Executive Director, Ms Leslie Serrero (appointed 18 November 2025 to replace Ms Melissa Ong). The Committee is responsible for determining the remuneration and terms and conditions of employment of Executive Directors and senior employees of the Group.Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is chaired by Mr Steven Grapstein. The other members of the Committee are Mr Christophe Cornu and Ms Leslie Serrero (appointed 7 September 2023 to replace Ms Julie Gilhart). During the year all Directors have been encouraged to attend Audit Committee meetings where possible as part of the programme to maintain the Group’s systems of internal control. The Committee may examine any matters relating to the financial affairs of the Group. This includes the review of the annual financial statements, the interim financial statements and other financial announcements, prior to their approval by the Board, together with accounting policies and compliance with accounting standards, and of internal control procedures and monthly financial reporting, and other related functions as the Committee may require. The Non-Executive Directors have access to the Group’s auditor and legal advisers at any time without the Executive Directors being present.News releases
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