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JD Sports FashionAnnouncement

30/11/2021 07:00

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RNS Number : 9553T  JD Sports Fashion Plc  30 November 2021

 

 

30 November 2021

 

JD Sports Fashion Plc

 

DIRECTORSHIP CHANGE

 

JD Sports Fashion Plc (the "Company"), the leading retailer of sports, fashion
and outdoor brands, today announces that, after more than six years on the
Board, Heather Jackson has stepped down from her position as Non-Executive
Director, with effect from 29 November 2021.

 

Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman, commented:

 

"I would like to thank Heather for her valuable contribution to the Board
throughout the last six years. During that period, the Company has developed
considerably to become one of the UK's prominent global retailers. I wish her
all the best for the future."

 

 

 

 

The Company also announces that, with effect from 29 November 2021, Mahbobeh
Sabetnia has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director.

 

Mahbobeh is a strategic and results driven executive with significant digital
transformation experience across various sectors. She has been at the
forefront of e-business expansions, leading data-driven consumer insights to
unlock value and framing new business propositions. Mahbobeh has an extensive
track record delivering digital growth in global organisations and has held
executive roles within Amazon.com Inc, McDonald's Corporation, HSBC and, most
recently, Mars Inc.

 

Peter Cowgill, commented:

 

"On behalf of the Board and the Nominations Committee, I am pleased to welcome
Mahbobeh Sabetnia to the Board of Directors. Mahbobeh has very relevant
digital and e-commerce experience and her expertise will add significantly to
the balance and skill sets of the JD Board. I have every confidence that she
will be a real asset, as we continue the global expansion of our best in class
digital and physical retail proposition. The appointment of Mahbobeh will
further strengthen the Board for the benefit of all stakeholders."

 

There are no matters which require to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule
9.6.13.

 

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