Directorate Change

RNS Number : 4622M

Sports Direct International Plc

16 July 2014

 



16 July 2014

Sports Direct International plc

Director Not Standing for Re-election

On 15 July 2014, the Board of Sports Direct International plc ("Sports Direct" or "The Company") were informed that Non-Executive director Charles McCreevy will not stand for re-election at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 10 September 2014.

Dr Keith Hellawell, Non-Executive Chairman of Sports Direct said:

"Charles' skills and expertise will be greatly missed by the Company. I wish him every success in his future endeavours".

Charles McCreevy said:

"I have enjoyed my time as director and have found the whole experience enjoyable, stimulating, and fulfilling".

The Group's Preliminary Results for FY2014 will be announced on 17 July 2014.

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Dave Forsey - Chief Executive

Jeff Blue - Director, Strategic Development

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Rory Godson

Victoria Palmer-Moore

Greg Lawless

Notes to Editors

Sports Direct is the UK's leading sports retailer by revenue and operating profit, with approximately 400 stores across the UK.  The Group provides an unrivalled range of products, offering exceptional quality and unbeatable value, from a wide variety of third-party and Group-owned brands, both in-store and online.  Sports Direct operates approximately 270 stores in 19 European countries, including Belgium, Austria, Slovenia, Portugal and France.

The Group has an extensive brand portfolio, comprising 28 internationally recognised sports, fashion and lifestyle brands including Dunlop, Slazenger, Everlast, Lonsdale and Karrimor.

Sports Direct was founded in 1982, listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2007 and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. For more information please visit www.sportsdirectplc.com 

 

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