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JD Sports appoints Ikea president as chair

Published 7 August 2026, 8:39am

JD Sports Fashion has appointed Peter Agnefjäll as chair of the board, with the former-president of Ikea joining the sports retailer on 01 September 2026. Agnefjäll is an internationally recognised retail leader with extensive experience as a chair and non-executive director.

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