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UKGC advertises chief executive role with £190,000 annual salary
The UK Gambling Commission is seeking a chief executive after Andrew Rhodes left in April, with applications due by 23 October, according to the recruitment notice. The role pays £190,000 a year and requires the successful candidate to lead the Illegal Markets programme, deliver a return on HM Treasury’s three-year investment from 2026/27, and oversee domestic reforms and National Lottery regulation.
UK Tote appoints James Coxon as next chief executive
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.
Heather Maurer leaves NCPG chief executive role on 16 October
Heather Maurer will leave her role as chief executive of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on 16 October. Her departure follows the organisation’s announcement of a $2m partnership with Kalshi several months earlier.
Heather Maurer will leave her position as chief executive of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on 16 October, the organisation announced on 28 September. She will remain with the NCPG until that date to support the handover of her work. The NCPG has not disclosed why Maurer is stepping down and has begun the search for a successor.
RWWA appoints Mike Saunders interim chief executive
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has appointed Mike Saunders as interim chief executive, replacing Ian Edwards, who plans to leave on 13 November. Saunders, currently chief wagering officer, is due to start next week and remain in the role until 31 July 2027, the RWWA board said.
Kangwon Land shareholders approve Kim Do-gyun as chief executive in South Korea
Kangwon Land shareholders approved Kim Do-gyun as president and chief executive at an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, citing a Korea Exchange filing. Kim previously served as a senior officer in South Korea's army.