25th Oct 2007 11:20
Sports Direct International Plc25 October 2007 25th October 2007 Sports Direct International plc Board Changes Sports Direct International plc ("the Company") is pleased to announce theappointment of Malcolm Dalgleish and Dave Singleton as independent non-executivedirectors. Both appointments take effect immediately and are part of theCompany's ongoing commitment to review board membership. Malcolm Dalgleish is currently head of retail in the Europe, Middle East andAfrica area at CB Richard Ellis. In 2005 CBRE acquired Dalgleish - the leadingretail real estate services specialist in the UK, which Malcolm founded in 1979and was the principal shareholder. Dave Singleton spent 25 years with Reebok International Limited. He steppeddown in April 2007 having helped to successfully integrate Reebok following itsacquisition by adidas Group in January 2006. For eight years he was VicePresident Northern Europe Region & UK and since 2003 he was Senior VicePresident Europe, Middle East & Africa. Dave has an extensive senior managementrecord and brings valuable experience of international sports brand operations. The Company also announces that Chris Bulmer has decided to step down from herrole as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Simon Bentley, acting Non-Executive Chairman of the Company, said: "I am delighted that we have been able to secure two non-executive directors ofthe calibre of Malcolm and Dave. These appointments strengthen the Boardsignificantly, and Dave and Malcolm's experience and proven track records willbe of great value to the Company." "At the same time, we are sorry that Chris has decided to step down. I wouldlike to thank Chris for her contribution since joining the Company on IPO andwish her every success for the future." Sports Direct InternationalDave Forsey, Chief Executive 0870 333 9400Bob Mellors, Group Financial Director Financial DynamicsJonathon Brill / Ben Foster / Andrew Dowler 020 7831 3113 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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