JD Sports CEO says not true that chairman wanted him out

LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Regis ​Schultz, ⁠the chief executive of British ​sportswear retailer JD Sports, said he did not ​think ‌it was true that chair Andrew Higginson ⁠wanted to remove him from ⁠his role.

Last month ​JD Sports said Higginson would step down as chair in July after just four years ​in ‌the job.

Media reports said he quit after failing to get board support to oust Schultz.

"I don't think it's true," ​Schultz told Reuters after JD reported full ‌year results.

"It's a very simple and very boring reality, it ‌was a mutual decision for Andy to leave and we all wish him the best ​and I thank him for his support because he ‌built a very strong board," Schultz said.

"Concerning myself, my last performance review was very positive ⁠with ⁠Andy and all the ‌discussion was about building the team for the coming three ​years ​and to make sure ‌that I was happy and engaged. That's facts."

Higginson has declined to comment. (Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Kate Holton)

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