Evoke said Lord Jon Mendelsohn is stepping down as chair and non-executive director, ending more than five years with the company. It appointed Mark Summerfield as permanent non-executive chair and Anne de Kerckhove as permanent deputy chair; Limot Ganot will temporarily take over Summerfield’s Audit & Risk Committee role.
The changes alter evoke’s board leadership and committee responsibilities.
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The Betting and Gaming Council appointed Kane Purdy as its non-executive chair with immediate effect, succeeding Michael Dugher. Purdy is managing director of Gamesys Operations; the BGC said he would lead the trade body as the sector adjusts to the tax regime introduced in April 2026 and faces calls for changes to advertising and local licensing rules.
The British Horseracing Authority has appointed Brant Dunshea as chief executive and David Jones as interim chair, the BHA said. Dunshea had served as acting CEO since December 2024; Jones took the chair after Lord Charles Allen resigned. The BHA plans to recruit a permanent chair.
Great Britain’s Horserace Betting Levy Board appointed Roger Devlin as its new chairman, effective 1 July, replacing Anne Lambert. The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport confirmed the appointment. The HBLB has opposed proposed changes to online betting taxes, saying they could raise the tax burden on online gaming and affect horse racing.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper confirmed Roger Devlin as chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board, with his term beginning on 1 July and running until 30 June 2029, subject to possible renewal. Devlin is expected to lead discussions with betting operators and government on a new UK betting levy agreement.
GambleAware named Andy Boucher as chair of trustees, effective 1 April, replacing Siân Griffiths. Boucher has served as a trustee since December 2023 and was deputy chair; Griffiths is retiring from the role as Britain’s statutory gambling levy is due to take effect on 6 April.