JD Sports Fashion Plc Directorate Appointment (8569O)
12 February 2016 - 6:00PM
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JD Sports Fashion Plc
12 February 2016
12 February 2016
JD Sports Fashion Plc
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JD Sports Fashion Plc (the 'Group'), the leading retailer of
sports, fashion and outdoor brands, is pleased to announce the
appointment of Andy Rubin as a Non-Executive Director.
Andy is Chairman of Pentland Brands, a Director of Pentland
Group plc and the European Vice-President of the World Federation
of the Sporting Goods Industry. He has experience of brand
development outside of Europe, which will be of considerable use in
supporting the continued successful global expansion of the
Group.
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman, commented:
"I am pleased to announce that Andy has agreed to join the
Board. His experience of managing and developing brands
internationally will add to our Board as we continue the
international expansion of the JD brand."
Pentland Group plc owns a 57.47% stake in the Group. There are
no matters which require to be disclosed pursuant to Listing Rule
9.6.13.
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Enquiries:
JD Sports Fashion Plc Tel: 0161 767 1000
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman
Brian Small, Chief Financial Officer
MHP Communications Tel: 0203 128 8100
Andrew Jaques
Barnaby Fry
Gina Bell
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