The U.K.-based parent of Finish Line and other banners has decided to accelerate the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. A review determined that internal infrastructure, governance and controls have not kept up with the company’s rapid growth. Peter Cowgill will step down from both roles immediately after 18 years at JD’s helm, in favor of Helen Ashton, currently a non-executive director and chair of the audit and risk committee, who will become interim non-executive ... Log in to view full article.