Directorate Change

RNS Number : 0027D

Sports Direct International Plc

24 November 2009

 



24th November 2009

SPORTS DIRECT INTERNATIONAL plc

("Sports Direct" or the "Company")

Directorate Change

Sports Direct International plc today announces the appointment of Dr Keith Hellawell QPM as non-executive Chairman of the Board with immediate effect.

Dr Hellawell is currently non-executive Chairman of Goldshield Group PLC, a marketing-led, British pharmaceutical and Consumer Health company, which he joined in May 2006.

Dr Hellawell has over eleven years experience in private sector management serving as a non-executive Chairman or Director of a number of diverse companies including:- 1998/99 Evans of Leeds (property), 2003/06 Dalkia plc (energy) and 2004/06 Sterience Limited (sterilisation plants) both subsidiaries of the French company Veolia Env. 

Prior to this, Dr Hellawell has over forty years experience in public sector management being a former Chief Constable of two British police forces. Between 1998 and 2002, working directly for the Prime Minister, he wrote and coordinated the United Kingdom national and international anti drugs policy. 

Simon Bentley, acting chairman of Sports Direct International plc, said:

"I am very pleased that Keith has agreed to join us and look forward to working closely with him. He brings with him a wealth of experience at the highest levels of both public and private sectors and will make a major contribution to the development of the Company."

Keith Hellawell commented:

"I am delighted to join the Board of Sports Direct and very much looking forward to contributing to its continuing success in the retail sector."

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Enquiries:    

Sports Direct International plc                 T. 0870 333 9400

Dave Forsey, Chief Executive                

Bob Mellors, Group Finance Director

Financial Dynamics                                     T. 020 7831 3113

Jonathon Brill / Caroline Stewart / Alex Beagley        

 

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