Clarion Events appointed Simon Thomas, chief executive of London’s Hippodrome Casino, as the first ICE London ambassador, reportedly. The honorary role runs from September 2021 to August 2022; Clarion managing director Stuart Hunter said ambassadors would provide industry feedback.
The appointment gives an operator executive a formal role advising Clarion on industry feedback.
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Reportedly, UK Tote Group has named James Coxon as its next chief executive. He will replace chief executive Alex Frost, who steps down at the end of 2026. Frost will serve as an executive director in 2027 before becoming a non-executive director.
James Coxon is to become the next chief executive officer of the UK Tote Group. He takes over from Alex Frost, whose departure comes at the close of this year. Frost is to remain involved with the business as an executive director during 2027, after which he will move into a non-executive director post.
Reportedly, Allwyn UK has appointed Phil Walker as interim chief executive. Walker previously worked as an executive at William Hill.
Rank Group confirmed Richard Harris as its permanent chief executive on 13 July 2026, after he served as interim CEO from 30 January. The company said its board selected him unanimously following a recruitment process; Rank expects full-year like-for-like operating profit of £68m for 2025/26 and has a medium-term target of at least £100m.
BetConstruct AI announced on 10 June that Lena Yasir had become its chief executive, with immediate effect. The company said she will focus on global revenue, technical development and partnerships in regulated gaming markets. Yasir takes over operational responsibilities from SoftConstruct chief executive Leonid Kirakosyan and co-founders Vigen and Vahe Badalyan; Kirakosyan remains head of the parent company.
Spotlight Sports Group appointed Adam Gill as chief technology officer, with Gill joining the company on 2 June from market research company Savanta. He will lead technology and engineering across the group, including its AI adoption programme, the company said.