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Jd Sports Fashion Chairman Andy Higginson to Step Down, Sky News Reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 21, 2026
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JD Sports Fashion’s chairman, Andy Higginson—who has served in the role since July 11, 2022—has reportedly informed the board of his intention to step down, according to Sky News. The report awaits confirmation by Reuters.
JD Sports Fashion chair Andy Higginson to step down, Sky News says
Andy Higginson's Departure from JD Sports Fashion
Report of Imminent Exit
April 21 (Reuters) - Retail veteran Andy Higginson will step down as the chairman of British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion, Sky News reported on Tuesday.
Announcement Timeline
An announcement regarding the exit could be made imminently, the report said, adding there had been no indication that Higginson was preparing to leave the firm.
Company Response
JD declined to comment on the report.
Andy Higginson's Background
Previous Roles
Higginson, who joined the firm in 2022, had previously served as chair of supermarket group Morrisons and also held senior roles at supermarket chain Tesco.
Experience in Retail Sector
(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore)
Key Takeaways
- •Andy Higginson, a seasoned executive with senior roles at Tesco, Morrisons and others, has chaired JD Sports since mid‑2022 (s204.q4cdn.com).
- •His reported resignation comes amid a period of strategic and governance initiatives at JD, including prior board refreshment and cost management efforts (retailgazette.co.uk).
- •The company’s broader context includes recent trading challenges such as falling sales and share buybacks, suggesting his departure could coincide with leadership planning as the retailer navigates market headwinds (retailgazette.co.uk).
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Frequently Asked Questions about JD Sports Fashion chairman Andy Higginson to step down, Sky News reports
1Who is stepping down as JD Sports Fashion chairman?
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2Which news outlet reported Andy Higginson's resignation?
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3Has JD Sports officially confirmed Andy Higginson's resignation?
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4What is the industry focus of JD Sports Fashion?
JD Sports Fashion is a British sportswear retailer.
5Who reported on Andy Higginson's resignation for Reuters?
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