Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell survives investor revolt

Sports Direct's under fire chairman Keith Hellawell has escaped a full-blown investor revolt after the majority of independent shareholders backed his re-election.

Sports Direct chairman Keith Hellawell survives investor revolt

Sports Direct's under fire chairman Keith Hellawell has escaped a full-blown investor revolt after the majority of independent shareholders backed his re-election.

Despite mounting criticism of his stewardship at the scandal-hit retailer, the former West Yorkshire Police chief constable scraped a majority backing at the company's annual general meeting (AGM), with 53% supporting his re-appointment.

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