JD Sports confirms non-executive director appointment

JD Sports Fashion Plc has appointed Helen Ashton as a non-executive director, effective 15 November.

Helen has 30 years of experience working in public and private equity-backed businesses and is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant. As the former CFO of ASOS plc, Helen has deep knowledge of high growth, digital fashion in an international arena. She has also held executive-level roles with ASDA, Barclays and Lloyds Baking Group and CEO positions in high growth private equity-backed businesses.

Peter Cowgill, executive chairman said: “I am pleased to announce that Helen has joined the JD Board of Directors. Helen will take up the role of Audit Committee Chair as we embark upon a period of transition to a new audit firm.”