JD Sports names Peter Agnefjäll as new chair starting September 2026

JD Sports has appointed Peter Agnefjäll as chair of the board effective 1 September 2026, succeeding interim chair Darren Shapland, who will remain on the board as an independent director. Agnefjäll brings extensive international retail leadership experience, having been CEO of IKEA and chair of Ahold Delhaize. His expertise is expected to support JD Sports' growth and strategic goals in the evolving global retail market. The company aims to leverage his background to strengthen its international presence and omni-channel strategy.