JD Sports Adds Non-Executive Board Director from US

BURY, ENGLAND (September 17, 2024) – JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company of Hibbett, announced that Prama Bhatt will join the board as a non-executive director as of September 23, 2024. Bhatt will join the Nominations and Remuneration committees and she will also join the board of JD’s US subsidiary, Genesis Holdings Inc.   

Bhatt brings more than 20 years of experience in omnichannel retailing, leading digital and e-commerce teams at Kenneth Cole Productions and Toys R Us. Most recently, she served as Chief Digital Officer of Ulta Beauty Inc., where she was instrumental in driving the Company’s digital transformation and expanding its omnichannel presence. She also sits on the Compensation Committee and Board of Hormel Foods Inc.

“I am delighted to welcome Prama to the JD Board,” said Andrew Higginson, Board Chair for JD Sports Fashion Plc. “Following the acquisition of Hibbett Inc., earlier this year and recommendations made as part of the Board’s recent external evaluation, the Board undertook a thorough search process, led by the Nominations Committee and using an external search firm, to recruit a US based Non-Executive Director to add that perspective and insight to Board discussions. Prama brings a wealth of relevant experience to the Board and, in particular, a deep understanding of the US retail landscape.”

JD also announced Suzi Williams will step down as non-executive director and chair of the Remuneration Committee on November 1, 2024 and Angela Luger will take over as committee chair on October 1.