– UK, Bury – JD Sports Fashion Plc (LON: JD), the leading retailer of sports, fashion, and outdoor brands, today announces the appointment of Bert Hoyt to its Board as a Non-Executive Director, with effect from 8 September 2021.
“I am delighted to welcome Bert to the Board of Directors of JD. Bert has an extensive knowledge of the market in which JD operates and a deep understanding of key supplier relationships, market dynamics and international operations. I have every confidence that Bert will have an extremely positive impact on the future of JD and its ongoing growth and success. It will be a real pleasure to work together on the Board,’ said Executive Chairman, Peter Cowgill.
About Bert Hoyt
Bert Hoyt is recognized as one of the most eminent leaders in the sportswear sector over recent years and has significant experience in global markets. Having joined Nike in 1998, he was most recently VP/ GM of Nike EMEA, a position which he occupied until he retired in January of 2021. He is acknowledged for transforming Nike’s business in Western Europe and EMEA over the last 9 years, achieving substantial growth in revenues and profitability. Before his engagement at Nike, Bert spent 10 years at Puma as GM for Puma International. Previous to his career in the sportswear market, Bert was a Top 200 ATP Tennis professional from 1977 to 1984.
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