Timberland Names Former Dr. Martens Exec Darren McKoy Global VP of Product Design and Creative Direction

McKoy announced his exit from Dr. Martens after 10 years with the UK-based shoe brand on social media in January.

Darren McKoy has joined Timberland after 10 years at Dr. Martens. 

In a LinkedIn post on Monday, McKoy announced he was joining VF Corp as global vice president of product design and creative direction at Timberland.

"This marks a meaningful return to VF, and the beginning of a new chapter with an iconic brand I’ve long admired for its roots and cultural legacy," McKoy wrote. "I’ve been fortunate to work with heritage brands, shaping stories, building products, and collaborating with teams committed to connecting brand, consumer, and culture with purpose. I’m excited to carry my experiences and learnings into Timberland, and to contribute to what comes next." 

McKoy added: "I’m looking forward to working with the incredible people at Timberland and across VF, building toward the future together." 

McKoy announced his exit from Dr. Martens after 10 years with the UK-based shoe brand on social media in January. The executive said that he made the decision to exit the company early last year and to "embrace new opportunities and creative challenges." 

"It wasn’t an easy choice, as you can imagine, but I feel now is the right time to close this amazing chapter and start writing the next," McKoy wrote at the time. "Dr. Martens will always be a part of me, and I’ll be cheering on the next chapter for this incredible brand and the next generation of wearers who will undoubtedly take it to new heights." 

McKoy rose to the role of global creative director at Dr. Martens in 2022 after serving over four years as global product category director, helping to lead the company’s design and product teams.

Timberland Names Former Dr. Martens Exec Darren McKoy Global VP of Product Design and Creative Direction

Darren McKoy, former global creative director of Dr. Martens, has joined Timberland as global vice president of product design and creative direction. He left Dr. Martens after 10 years to pursue new opportunities at VF Corp, the parent company of Timberland.