JD Sports names Andy Higginson as chair
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Sports and fashion retailer JD Sports tapped Andy Higginson to take over as chairman of the group following an extensive search process.
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JD Sports said on Friday that Higginson, the former chair of William Morrison Supermarkets, will take up the role on 11 July.
Interim chair Helen Ashton said: "The board was impressed with the high-quality candidates that we met throughout the recruitment process. Andy, however, stood out as the best candidate with his extensive board experience including as a chair, and his strong track record in the international retail sector.
"It is a testament to the quality and attractiveness of JD that we have recruited Andy to the important role of chair. JD is a great business with a clear strategy, occupying a unique place in the market and we look forward to working with him on our global development opportunities."
Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com