Suzi Williams will step down as chair of JD Sports’ remuneration committee, concluding her efforts in enhancing the group’s remuneration structure. She has served since May 2022, playing a pivotal role in policy overhaul.
- Williams will officially relinquish her role on 1 November, transitioning after a significant phase of governance changes.
- She led the initiative to streamline the company’s remuneration policies, enhancing shareholder engagement.
- Angela Luger, with substantial experience, will take over as the new chair on 1 October.
- Darren Shapland will succeed Luger as the ESG committee chair, ensuring continuity in governance.
Suzi Williams, who has served as JD Sports’ remuneration committee chair since May 2022, is set to step down on 1 November. Her tenure marked a pivotal evolution in the company’s remuneration governance, laying down a robust foundation for future policies.
Williams’ time on the committee was characterized by a comprehensive redesign and implementation of a new remuneration policy and operating structure. This endeavour was aimed at normalising remuneration practices within the company, whilst securing improved backing from shareholders.
Her decision to step down is driven by her expanding responsibilities and the completion of critical milestones in remuneration strategy. Williams expressed that the timing is opportune for a leadership change to usher in the next chapter of governance.
Taking over as chair of the remuneration committee from 1 October will be Angela Luger, who joined JD Sports’ board in June 2023. Luger is well-versed in chairing remuneration committees, having previously held similar roles at Manchester Airport Group and SCS.
Concurrent with this transition, Darren Shapland will replace Angela Luger as the chair of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) committee, ensuring steady progress in JD Sports’ holistic governance framework.
The strategic shifts in JD Sports’ leadership reflect a commitment to robust governance and clarity in remuneration policy.
