Sports Direct announces changes to its board of directors

Sports Direct has announced changes its board of directors. The company said in a statement that Dr Keith Hellawell, QPM, has informed the board of his decision to step down as chairman and as a director of the company, having served since November 2009. The company added that David Daly, non-executive director, will now take up the role of Chairman and Chair of the nomination committee at the conclusion of the AGM.