2nd Sep 2008 16:31
2 September 2008
WILLIAM HILL PLC
RETIREMENT OF IAN SPEARING
William Hill plc (the Company) announces today that Ian Spearing, 61, Corporate Affairs Director, will retire at the end of this year. His current responsibilities will be shared amongst the existing members of the executive management team of the Company.
Charles Scott, Chairman of the Company, said: "Ian joined William Hill 18 years ago and was appointed to the Board in April 2007. During his tenure he fulfilled a number of significant roles, including working with the Government and the bookmaking industry in relation to taxation, regulation and issues involving the relationship with horse and greyhound racing. His experience and contribution to the Company will be greatly missed and we wish him a long and happy retirement."
Enquiries:
Ralph Topping, Chief Executive Tel: 0208 918 3910
Fiona Antcliffe/ Deborah Spencer, Brunswick Tel: 0207 404 5959
Biography of Ian Spearing
Curriculum Vitae: (Former Roles)
William Hill PLC (1990 - Present)
Managing Director - UK Retail
Business Development Director
Ladbrokes PLC (1971-1990)
Managing Director - Germany, Netherlands & Belgium
Assistant Manager Director - Belgium
Line Management - UK
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