JD Sports Fashion Plc announced today, September 17, that Suzi Williams, non-executive director and chair of the company’s Remuneration Committee, submitted her intention to step down on November 1, 2024, “having completed the foundational phase of remuneration governance change for the Group.”
Williams joined JD Sports in May 2022 and has since led the design and delivery of a new remuneration policy and operating structure. On October 1, Williams will hand over the Remuneration Committee Chair role to Angela Luger.
Luger, who joined the Board and the Remuneration Committee in June 2023, has previously chaired the Remuneration Committees at Manchester Airport Group and SCS plc.
Given Luger’s new role as Remuneration Committee Chair, she will step down as ESG committee chair but remain a member. Darren Shapland will replace her on October 1, 2024. Darren joined the Board in June 2023 and has served as a member of the ESG Committee since its inception.
Williams said, “Given my expanding commitments and with the fresh remuneration policy and approach fully delivered, the time is right to hand over to a new chair for the next chapter. “
Andy Higginson, Chair, said, “Suzi is a valued colleague and board member, and we are grateful for her contribution. As chair of the Remuneration Committee, she has led the rapid normalization of the remuneration policy and governance structures, delivering much-improved support from shareholders. On behalf of the Board, I wish her every continued success.”
The company made the notification in accordance with LR 9.6.11
