He was also non-executive director at investment firm Orkla and is currently non-executive director of advertising company WPP. In April, the Financial Times reported that the group’s former chair, Andy Higginson, had decided to exit the business following a failed attempt to oust CEO Régis Schultz. A spokesperson for the group, which owns JD Sports and Size? Shapland said of today’s appointment: “On behalf of the board I am delighted to welcome Peter as chair. He brings an exceptional combination of international retail leadership, board experience, and a proven track record of overseeing growth and transformation in complex global businesses.