Bury-based FTSE 100 retailer JD Sports Fashion plc on Tuesday announced a number of board changes.

The firm said Suzi Williams, non-executive director and chair of the remuneration committee, intends to step down on November 1, 2024, having completed the foundational phase of remuneration governance change for the group.

JD Sports said: “Suzi joined the group in May 2022 and has since led the design and delivery of a new remuneration policy and operating structure.”

Williams will hand over the remuneration committee chair role to Angela Luger on October 1, 2024. Luger joined the JD Sports board and the remuneration committee in June 2023, having previously chaired the remuneration committees at Manchester Airport Group and SCS plc.

“Given Angela’s new role as remuneration committee chair, Angela will stand down as ESG committee chair, but remain as a member, and Darren Shapland will replace her in this role on 1 October 2024,” said JD Sports. “Darren joined the board in June 2023 and has served as a member of the ESG Committee since its inception.”

Williams said: “Given my expanding commitments, and with the fresh remuneration policy and approach fully delivered, the time is right to handover to a new chair for the next chapter.”

JD Sports chair Andy Higginson said: “Suzi is a valued colleague and board member, and we are grateful for her contribution. As chair of the remuneration committee she has led the rapid normalisation of remuneration policy and governance structures, delivering much improved support from shareholders. On behalf of the board, I wish her every continued success.”