Directorate Change

JD Sports Fashion PLC

21 July 2026

 

JD SPORTS FASHION PLC

Directorate Change

JD Sports Fashion Plc ('JD' or 'Group'), a leading global retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands, today announces that following the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting on 21 July 2026, Darren Shapland has been appointed as Interim Chair with immediate effect until a permanent Chair is appointed. This is in line with the plans detailed in the announcement dated 22 April 2026 when Andrew Higginson informed the Board of his intention to step down as Chair.

As Darren takes on the role of Interim Chair of the Board, he will step down as Chair of the ESG Committee but will remain a member of the ESG Committee. During the period, he will also step down as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee which has been chaired by Sarah Kuijlaars, Non-Executive Director, since taking over from Ian Dyson on 1 June 2026.

Prama Bhatt, Non-Executive Director and currently a member of the ESG Committee, will replace Darren Shapland as Chair of the ESG Committee with effect from 21 July 2026.  

 This announcement is made pursuant to UKLR 6.4.6.R.

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 Enquiries:

JD Sports Fashion Plc Darren Shapland, Interim Chair Régis Schultz, Chief Executive Officer Dominic Platt, Chief Financial Officer Theresa Casey, General Counsel & Company Secretary Maj Nazir, Director of Investor Relations Tel: [phone]

Headland Lucy Legh Rob Walker Eleanor Evans Tel: [phone]

 

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