Key facts
- Peter Agnefjäll is named the new chair of JD Sports.
- Agnefjäll previously served as head of Ikea.
- His appointment as chair begins in September.
- He succeeds Darren Shapland as chair.
- The company has experienced a tumultuous period.
- Previous chair Andy Higginson departed abruptly.
Peter Agnefjäll, who previously led Ikea, is set to take over as the new chair of JD Sports. His tenure begins in September, and he will succeed Darren Shapland in the role. Agnefjäll's appointment comes after a tumultuous period for the company. This period was marked by the sudden departure of the previous chair, Andy Higginson. The change in leadership aims to bring stability to JD Sports following this period of internal disruption.