Régis Schultz is the current CEO of JD Sports , a leading UK-based sports fashion retailer .
Appointed in September 2022 following an international search, Schultz is celebrated for his transformational leadership, deep international retail experience, and for driving bold expansion strategies at renowned retailers including Monoprix, Darty, BUT , and Al-Futtaim Group .
Controller at Orangina (Pernod Ricard Group) , quickly progressing to CFO at CSR Pampryl . Lauded for analytical acumen and a pragmatic approach, Schultz’s trajectory was forged by finance roles and multi-national operational management.
Career Background After joining Kingfisher plc in 2000 , where he was CFO and Deputy CEO at Castorama France , Schultz relocated to London in 2003 as Strategy Director and later COO for B&Q.
In October 2008 , he became CEO of BUT , revitalizing the French furniture retailer by introducing digital innovation and new store formats, doubling profits, and launching e-commerce. In April 2013 , Schultz took the helm at Darty , orchestrating an acclaimed turnaround and digital transformation.
Techniques like the “ Darty button ” for instant customer service, franchise rollouts, and an online marketplace led to net profits rising from €38 million to €93 million and a share price increase from 40p to 170p…
