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RNS Number : 1834E  JD Sports Fashion PLC  13 September 2024

13 September 2024

JD SPORTS FASHION PLC

DIRECTORATE APPOINTMENT

 

JD Sports Fashion Plc ('JD' or 'Group'), the leading global retailer of
sports, fashion and outdoor brands, today announces that Prama Bhatt will join
the Board as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 23 September 2024.
Prama will join the Nominations Committee and the Remuneration Committee and
she will also join the board of JD's US subsidiary, Genesis Holdings Inc.

Prama Bhatt

Prama brings over 20 years of experience in omnichannel retailing, leading
digital & eCommerce teams at Kenneth Cole Productions and Toys R Us.
Most recently, she served as Chief Digital Officer of Ulta Beauty Inc., where
she was instrumental in driving the Company's digital transformation and
expanding its omnichannel presence.  She also sits on the Compensation
Committee and Board of Hormel Foods Inc.

 

Andrew Higginson, Chair, commented:

"I am delighted to welcome Prama to the JD Board. Following the acquisition of
Hibbett Inc. earlier this year and recommendations made as part of the Board's
recent external evaluation, the Board undertook a thorough search process, led
by the Nominations Committee and using an external search firm, to recruit a
US based Non-Executive Director to add that perspective and insight to Board
discussions. Prama brings a wealth of relevant experience to the Board and, in
particular, a deep understanding of the US retail landscape. "

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

 

Enquiries:

 

JD Sports Fashion
Plc
Tel: 0161 767 1000

Andy Higginson, Chair

Regis Schultz, CEO

Theresa Casey, Company Secretary

 

FGS
Global
                             Tel: 0207 251 3801

Rollo Head

Jenny Davey

James Thompson

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