JD Sports appoints Ikea president as chair

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. He built his career over almost two decades at Ikea Group, rising to president and CEO between 2013 and 2017. He oversaw a period of growth, market expansion and digital transformation for the furniture giant.
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