JD Sports Fashion Plc announced that, after more than six years on the Board, Heather Jackson has stepped down from her position as a non-executive director.
Peter Cowgill, Executive Chairman, commented: “I would like to thank Heather for her valuable contribution to the Board throughout the last six years. During that period, the company has developed considerably to become one of the UK’s prominent global retailers. I wish her all the best for the future.”
The company also announced effective November 29, 2021, Mahbobeh Sabetnia has been appointed as a non-executive director. Mahbobeh has a strong background in digital growth working with global organizations and has held executive roles at Amazon.com, Inc, McDonald’s Corp., HSBC, and, most recently, Mars, Inc.
Cowgill commented: “On behalf of the Board and the Nominations Committee, I am pleased to welcome Mahbobeh Sabetnia to the Board of Directors. Mahbobeh has very relevant digital and e-commerce experience and her expertise will add significantly to the balance and skillsets of the JD Board. I have every confidence that she will be a real asset, as we continue the global expansion of our best in class digital and physical retail proposition. The appointment of Mahbobeh will further strengthen the Board for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
