UK: JJB Sports Names Thomas Knight Operations Chief
Sports apparel, footwear and equipment chain JJB Sports Plc on Monday announced the appointment of Thomas Knight to the role of operations director. The Wigan-based retailer, which last week was rocked by the sudden death of CEO Duncan Sharpe and a 17 per cent plunge in first half profit to £39.3 million, said 50-year-old Knight will become an executive through the position.