15 Sep 2010 12:08
JJB Sports plc
("JJB Sports" or the "Company")
APPOINTMENT OF TRADING DIRECTOR
JJB Sports is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Hayes as Trading Director. Kate joins JJB Sports from Ben Sherman where she has been International Retail Director.
Kate will form part of the new and developing operating board alongside Retail Director, Ron Rome and Paul Mitford, HR and Training Director. She will join the Company on 1 November 2010 and will be based at its Retail Support Centre in Wigan.
Kate has over 15 years' experience in retail and has a good knowledge of the sportswear market. Before joining Ben Sherman, Kate worked at Nike for eight years - initially as European Buying and Merchandising Directors and latterly, after a short spell at Tesco.com, as Nike's UK Retail Director during which time she had overall responsibility for Nike's retail operations in the UK, including the flagship Nike Town.
Commenting on Kate's appointment, Keith Jones, Chief Executive, said:
"I am delighted that Kate has agreed to join the business. Kate's experience in the sportswear market will be a great asset as we continue to strengthen our senior management team and drive the turnaround of JJB Sports. Kate will lead improvements in our product offer to customers, develop strengthened relationships with key suppliers and partners, and manage closely the Company's stock."
Maitland Neil Bennett Emma Burdett
Tel: 020 7379 5151
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About JJB Sports
JJB Sports plc (JJB: LSE) is one of the UK's leading sports retailers. The group, headquartered in Wigan and listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, trades from 249 JJB branded retail stores in the UK and Ireland and employs approximately 7,500 people. Further information about the group can be found on the group's corporate website, www.jjbcorporate.co.uk