Directorate Change

Appointment of Philip Bowcock as CFO

24 August 2015

William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) (William Hill or the Group), one of the world's leading gambling companies, announces the appointment of Philip Bowcock as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Philip will be joining the Board as CFO on 1 November 2015. He replaces Neil Cooper who will leave the Group on 6 November 2015.

Philip Bowcock was CFO of Cineworld Group Plc from 2011 to 2015. He has a long track record in the leisure industry and a strong commercial background in multi-site international businesses. Previously, he was Finance Director at Luminar Group Holdings PLC and held senior financial roles at Barratt Developments PLC, Tesco PLC and Hilton Group plc. He qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in 1996.

James Henderson, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Philip, whose extensive experience will be valuable as we continue to diversify and grow the business. Philip has played a lead role in strategic and financial changes at his previous companies and will bring both a strong strategic insight and rigorous financial acumen."

Philip Bowcock commented:

"This is an exciting time to be joining William Hill with its strong digital and international strategies. I'm looking forward to working with James and the team, and contributing to William Hill's continued success."

Statutory and other disclosures

Philip Bowcock

In accordance with obligations under Listing Rule 9.6.13R, Philip Bowcock held the following publicly quoted company directorships in the last five years:

· Cineworld Group plc, 1 December 2011 to 9 June 2015; and

· Luminar Group Holdings plc, 1 June 2010 to 14 November 2011.

In respect of his role at Luminar, in 2010 Philip joined the new management team, which sought to address the financial challenges facing the business at that time. The Luminar Group, having been put into administration by the directors at the end of October 2011, was restructured and the trading element (now known as The Deltic Group) was sold to a private company in December 2011.

There is no other information required to be disclosed under Listing Rule 9.6.13R. Philip Bowcock does not have an interest in any of the ordinary shares of William Hill PLC.

Philip Bowcock's service contract, remuneration and benefits will be consistent with the Company's approved Directors' Remuneration Policy. His basic salary will be £420,000 per annum and he will be eligible for an annual bonus of up to 150% of basic salary earned in the relevant year. The bonus targets are set by the Remuneration Committee and are appropriately stretching. Additionally, Phillip will receive a pension allowance of 20% of basic salary, car allowance, private healthcare and other customary benefits. Under the Company's Performance Share Plan, Phillip will receive an award of nil-cost options equal to 175% of his basic salary in respect of 2015. This award will be subject to the Plan rules and performance conditions. Phillip's service contract requires 12 months' notice of termination by him and 12 months' notice by the Company. The Company is not making any payments to Phillip in lieu of any lost bonus, other incentives or benefits arising from his previous employment.

Neil Cooper

The Company announced on 18 June 2015 that Neil Cooper had advised the Board of his intention to resign as a director to take up a role elsewhere and disclosure was made at that time in accordance with Section 430 (2B) of the Companies Act 2006. Further to that announcement, Neil Cooper will leave the Company on 6 November 2015 and he has not and will not receive any remuneration payments nor will he be paid any further remuneration other than that accrued up to his date of leaving. At the date of his departure, all unvested and time-bound long-term incentive awards will lapse in accordance with the rules of the respective schemes.

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William Hill, The Home of Betting, is one of the world's leading betting and gaming companies, employing around 16,000 people. Founded in 1934, it is the UK's largest bookmaker with around 2,360 licensed betting offices that provide betting opportunities on a wide range of sporting and non-sporting events, gaming on machines and numbers-based products including lotteries. The Group's Online business (www.williamhill.com) is one of the world's leading online betting and gaming businesses, providing customers with the opportunity to access William Hill's products online, through their smartphone or tablet, by telephone and by text services. William Hill US was established in June 2012 and provides land-based and mobile sports betting services in Nevada, and is the exclusive risk manager for the State of Delaware's sports lottery. William Hill Australia is one of the largest online betting businesses in Australia after the Group acquired the Sportingbet Australia business in March 2013 and tomwaterhouse.com in August 2013, two of the leading online corporate bookmakers in Australia, offering sports betting products online, by telephone and via mobile devices. William Hill PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Group generates revenues of c£1.6bn a year.