The UK Gambling Commission said Andrew Rhodes will leave his chief executive post in April, after leading the regulator since 2021. Deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner will serve as acting chief executive while the UKGC searches for a permanent successor; Rhodes’s next role has not been announced.
The departure will leave the UKGC under interim leadership while it seeks a permanent chief executive.
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The UK Gambling Commission is beginning the search for a successor to chief executive Andrew Rhodes, according to a report. The report examines Rhodes’ record and the challenges facing the next chief executive.
UK Tote Group appointed Andrew Weir to its board as a non-executive director, reportedly following COO Dave Hammond’s departure earlier in April. The available report does not give further details of Weir’s appointment.
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.
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.
Two UK MPs have asked the Gambling Commission to explain how it assessed Phil Walker’s suitability as interim chief executive of Allwyn UK. They cited his work with City Gaming and a 2024 personal sanction by the commission; Allwyn defended the appointment, while Game Nation said Walker would step back from his non-executive role from 1 September for the contract’s duration. The commission’s response was not stated.