We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Roberts to the Board of the British Footwear Association (BFA), where he will take on the Finance portfolio.
Ian brings more than 30 years of senior finance and leadership experience, with the majority of his career spent within the footwear industry. His experience spans retail, wholesale, franchising and manufacturing, giving him a broad understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the footwear industry.
Ian is currently Chief of Staff, JD Group North America & CFO, having previously held several senior finance positions within JD Group PLC, CFO of JD Finish Line and International Finance Director for JD Group PLC.
Prior to joining JD Group, Ian held several senior finance and leadership roles at Screwfix and Clarks.
Jane Wilson, Chair of the BFA Board, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ian to the Board. His senior global experience, including his leadership within JD Sports PLC, brings a breadth of commercial, financial and international insight that will be hugely valuable to the BFA. Attracting someone of Ian’s calibre reflects the growing ambition of the organisation and will further strengthen the expertise we can bring to our members and the wider footwear industry.”
Ian Roberts, commenting on his appointment, said:
“I am excited to join the BFA. With over 30 years of experience, predominantly in the footwear industry, working across retail, wholesale, franchise and manufacturing, I have a practical understanding of the challenges faced by businesses at every stage of the supply chain, from the factory floor to the shop floor.
I welcome the opportunity to share that insight with our existing and new members. I look forward to serving the industry and its members, and to helping the BFA continue and grow and support them.”
Please join us in welcoming Ian to the BFA Board.
Best regards,
Ian Cartwright
CEO, British Footwear Association