24th Apr 2013 07:00
Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
24th April 2013
Betfair plc today announces the appointment of Peter Jackson as a Non-Executive Director. Peter joins the board with immediate effect. Peter will be a member of the Audit Committee.
Peter is currently the Chief Executive of Travelex, having joined the foreign exchange provider in March 2010. Before Travelex, Peter was Managing Director of Consumer Banking for the Lloyds Banking Group, having previously held a number of senior roles within the Retail arm of HBOS plc before its merger with Lloyds. Peter started his career at McKinsey and Co.
Commenting on Peter's appointment, Betfair Chairman Gerald Corbett said: "I am delighted that Peter has agreed to join us and look forward to welcoming him to the Board. He brings a wealth of commercial experience and insight and will be a valuable addition to Betfair as we focus on our new strategy announced in December 2012."
Commenting on his own appointment, Peter Jackson said: "Betfair is a unique brand at one of the most exciting stages in its history. I am looking forward to contributing to its continued development."
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