Allwyn UK appointed Phil Walker interim chief executive, effective 7 September, as Andria Vidler prepares to step down early next month. Allwyn said Vidler would remain in an advisory role through the end of October, while the company searches for a permanent successor.
Walker’s interim appointment supports leadership continuity while Allwyn searches for a permanent successor.
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Allwyn UK is restructuring its leadership, creating social impact, marketing and digital roles while phasing out three executive positions, the company said. Alastair Ruxton will become Director of Social Impact, Stephen Taylor will start as interim Chief Marketing Officer on 17 November, and recruitment for the Chief Digital Officer role is ongoing. Mark Smith will remain as a technology strategy adviser until June 2027; Richard Dawkins and Sarah Venning will also leave the company.
The company is adding three senior positions: a Director of Social Impact, a Chief Marketing Officer and a Chief Digital Officer. Under the restructuring, three C-level positions will be removed.
evoke has opened recruitment for a marketing director for Spain, with the role based in Ceuta, according to the report. The successful candidate would oversee marketing strategy for William Hill and 888 in Spain, including customer acquisition, digital campaigns and advertising budgets.
evoke has opened a recruitment process for a marketing director for Spain, with the post based in Ceuta, the company's Rubén Madama said in a LinkedIn post about the vacancy. The selected candidate will take charge of marketing strategy for William Hill and 888 in Spain, according to the report.
Bet365 has confirmed plans to eliminate 340 jobs across Stoke-on-Trent, Malta and Gibraltar, equal to 3% of its global workforce. The company cited a competitive trading environment and higher regulatory and tax costs; 300 roles are at its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters and 40 are split between Malta and Gibraltar.
Reportedly, evoke has named Janice Duncan group finance director. Duncan previously served as Casumo’s chief financial officer and has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at William Hill.
Evoke reported Q3 revenue of £406 million, down 7% year on year, according to the report. The company attributed part of the decline to sports betting results that favoured customers, which it said accounted for 1–2% of the decrease. CEO Per Widerström cited UK tax increases as the main reason for William Hill’s closure of 270 betting shops; Evoke reported debt of £1.8 billion.