Sports Direct International Plc Board & Executive Management changes (6190K)
September 23 2016 - 2:00AM
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Sports Direct International Plc
23 September 2016
23 September 2016
SPORTS DIRECT INTERNATIONAL PLC
("Sports Direct" or the "Company")
Board & Executive Management changes
The Board of Sports Direct announces that Dave Forsey resigned
yesterday (22 September 2016) as Chief Executive and as a director
of the Company.
The Board has appointed Mike Ashley as Chief Executive with
immediate effect. Mike Ashley will continue to be supported by the
existing executive management team, and Dave Forsey has agreed to
facilitate a smooth handover of his responsibilities. In addition,
the Company is pleased to announce that Karen Byers has been
promoted to the role of Global Head of Operations, and Sean Nevitt
has been promoted to the role of Global Head of Commercial, both
with immediate effect.
Dave Forsey said: "I have given my entire working life to the
Company and in return the Company has given me amazing
opportunities and experiences. I wish everyone at Sports Direct
well in the future.".
Keith Hellawell, Chairman of the Company, said: "I would like to
thank Dave for his significant contribution over the last 32 years
and during a period of significant growth and change at the
Company. On behalf of all the people at Sports Direct I wish him
well in his future endeavours."
Mike Ashley, Chief Executive, said: "I feel like I have lost my
right arm, but I do hope to have the opportunity to work with Dave
again in the future.".
Ends.
Sports Direct International plc
Keith Hellawell, Chairman
T. 0344 245 9200
KBA PR
Keith Bishop
T. 0207 734 9995
This information is provided by RNS
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