UK's JD Sports announces departure of board member Helen Ashton

Helen joined the Group as a Non-Executive Director in November 2021 and took on the role of Interim Chair of the Group during a time of CEO and Chair succession. In her role as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, Helen introduced and oversaw the delivery of an ambitious and wide-ranging governance reform programme, including significant improvements and investment in finance, risk management, legal systems and resources.

Helen Ashton said: "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. I wish the team all the best for the future and my thanks go to all who have supported me during my time at JD." 

Andy Higginson, Chair, said: "We are very grateful to Helen for her significant contribution over the last few years. As Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee she has led a root and branch review and overhaul of corporate governance and financial controls in the Group. On behalf of the board, I wish her continued success.''

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