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LONDON - JD Sports Fashion Plc (LSE:LON:JD) announced Monday that Helen Ashton will step down from her position as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee to focus on other commitments.
Ashton, who joined the sportswear retailer in November 2021, previously served as Interim Chair during a period of leadership transition. During her tenure, she led a comprehensive governance reform program that included significant improvements in finance, risk management, and legal systems.
"Following a successful period of reform and governance improvements at JD, I am pleased to hand over to a new Audit and Risk Committee Chair for the next chapter and to focus my attention on my other commitments," Ashton said in a statement.
JD Sports Chair Andy Higginson acknowledged Ashton’s contributions, noting that she "led a root and branch review and overhaul of corporate governance and financial controls in the Group."
The company will begin recruiting for a new Non-Executive Director, while Ian Dyson will temporarily assume the role of Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
The announcement was made in accordance with the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG)’s Listing Rule 9.6.11, according to the company’s press release statement.
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