David Williams has been named director of public affairs at The Rank Group from December 2018 reporting to CEO John O’Reilly.
Prior to his stint at UK pool betting operator BritBet, Williams spent more than a decade at Ladbrokes.
“David brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to the group and I am delighted that we have secured him to fulfil what will be a pivotal role as we reposition Rank for success,” O’Reilly said.
“His energy and passion for our industry, coupled with a track-record of delivering successful results will stand us in good stead for the regulatory challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. I am looking forward to welcoming him to the management team next month.”