JJB.L Regulatory News (JJB)

30 Nov 2007 10:55

JJB Sports PLC30 November 2007 30 November 2007 Appointment of David Jones CBE As a Non-executive Director Further to the announcement on 3 August 2007, JJB Sports plc ("JJB") isdelighted to confirm the appointment of David Jones as a Non-executive Directorwith effect from 1 October 2007. David has had a long career in the retail industry, notably as Chief Executiveand later Executive Chairman of Next plc, where he made an outstandingcontribution to the growth of the business. He was also a Non-executive Directorand later Non-executive Deputy Chairman of Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc andChairman of Littlewoods Shop Direct Group. In addition to his work as a Non-executive Director of JJB, David will beclosely involved in the expansion of JJB's multi-channel offering through itsonline retailing and television shopping channels. He will also be involved inthe development of a JJB mail order operation. Non-executive Chairman of JJB, Roger Lane-Smith said:- "We are very pleased to confirm the appointment of a Non-executive Director withDavid's stature and experience. He will bring a wide knowledge of both the Cityand the retail sector to our Board and his expertise in the development ofonline and mail order retailing will considerably strengthen our expansion plansfor this area of our business". Other directorships held by David Jones in other publicly quoted companies in the last five years are set out below: 2005 - 06, Non-executive Deputy Chairman, Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC2004 - 05, Non-executive Director, Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC2004 - 05, Non-executive Director, Aggregate Industries PLC2002 - 06, Executive Chairman, Next PLC There are no further matters which are required to be disclosed in accordance with listing rule 9.6.13. For further information please contact: Charlotte Walsh 020 7379 5151Lydia PretzlikMaitland This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange