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Rank Group appoints Richard Harris as permanent chief executive

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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.

Rank’s permanent CEO appointment gives investors a leadership reference point as the company pursues its medium-term profit target.

End-of-day close Rank Group (RNK), GBp, to 27 August 2026
Story date29 May 202627 August 2026

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Rank Group LSE: RNK

Financial year ended 30 June 2026

Revenue
GBP 835.0m
Operating income
GBP 77.6m

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Gambling Commission acting chief executive addresses sector leaders

Sarah Gardner, acting chief executive of the Gambling Commission, spoke at its CEO Briefing on 5 November, according to the Commission. She said the regulator would continue engagement with the sector and discussed work on the Gambling Act Review, the National Lottery and illegal gambling. Gardner also acknowledged that the previous week’s Budget had introduced changes affecting parts of the sector.

Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner gave the speech at the CEO Briefing on 5 November 2026. She addressed the audience as Acting Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission. The published text is a draft version, so the words actually spoken may vary a little.

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