Sir David Jones retires from JJB
The board of JJB Sports plc has announced that Sir David Jones has decided to retire as a director. His retirement, which is due to his ill-health, takes effect immediately.
JJB said: “Sir David joined the JJB Sports board as a non-executive director in 2007, becoming deputy chairman in 2008 and executive chairman at the start of 2009. He stepped back to a non-executive role in January 2010, prior to Keith Jones starting as chief executive.
“Sir David played a crucial role as executive chairman during 2009 at a time when the company was close to administration, leading the company through a succession of transactions and initiatives to secure its survival and to create a platform for growth. The board places on record its enormous thanks to Sir David for everything he has achieved with the company.”
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