The British Horseracing Authority appointed Simon Cox as independent non-executive chair, reportedly. Cox will take up the role on 1 October, replacing interim chair David Jones. The BHA said the appointment followed a recruitment process overseen by an interim Nominations Committee.
Simon Cox’s appointment gives the BHA a new independent non-executive chair overseeing British horseracing and betting.
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It was reported that Bragg Gaming Group appointed Matt Davey as its next board chair. The current chair is due to step down.
South Africa’s Cabinet approved King Tembinkosi Bonakele as chair of the National Lotteries Commission Board on 1 July, with Mpho Sonia Mosing appointed as a board member. The appointments remain subject to qualification checks and security clearances; Bonakele succeeds Barney Pityana.
Crane NXT has named Jeong Kim as a director, effective 29 October. The casino payment technology and security supplier said Kim has experience across advanced technology, communications and engineering.
Flutter said Dan Taylor will become Group Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2026 and join its board. Peter Jackson will leave both roles on 30 September and remain as an adviser through year-end to support the transition.
Reportedly, the British Horseracing Authority has revamped its leadership during an intense period of campaigning around betting regulations and taxation. The BHA regulates horse racing in the UK and has joined the wider debate on affordability and betting tax.