Sport Direct has hired outsider Mr Rowley as its head of strategic investments. Now six months into the job, one of Rowley 's tasks is managing stakes Sports Direct has taken in other retailers. There were no headhunters or job advertisements, but the well-spoken Mr Rowley, 30, had to attend plenty of interviews, several of which were with Mike Ashley himself, the former squash coach who has built Sports Direct from a single shop into a business It recently raised its stake in City to 29.7% and is also negotiating with Findel over a commercial supply deal. As part of the talks with Findel, Rowley has struck a deal to observe its board to help facilitate the supply tie-up.
Sport Direct has hired outsider Mr Rowley as its head of strategic investments. Now six months into the job, one of Rowley 's tasks is managing stakes Sports Direct has taken in other retailers. It recently raised its stake in City to 29.7% and is also negotiating with Findel over a commercial supply deal. As part of the talks with Findel, Rowley has struck a deal to observe its board to help facilitate the supply tie-up.