REG - Sports Direct Intl. - Directorate Change

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26/07/2019 17:25

RNS Number : 9353G
Sports Direct International Plc
26 July 2019
 


26 July 2019
 
SPORTS DIRECT INTERNATIONAL PLC
("Sports Direct" or the "Company")
 
Resignation of CFO and Board Changes
 
Sports Direct announces that Jon Kempster has decided not to stand for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Company and will therefore step down from his role as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and as an executive director from the board of directors with effect from end of the AGM to pursue other interests.
 
Jon joined the Company during a transitionary period and was proactive in succession planning for the CFO position. Jon is handing over smoothly to  Chris Wootton who will be promoted from Deputy Chief Financial Officer to CFO effective 12 September 2019.
 
David Daly, Chair of Sports Direct, commented: "The Board appreciates Jon's contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavours."
 
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Sports Direct International plc
Tom Piper, Company Secretary
LEI: 213800JEGHHEAXIJDX34


 
T. 0344 245 9200
E. investor.relations@sportsdirect.com



 
 




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