Rank Group appoints new CEO

27th Mar 2014 14:07

Rank Group has appointed Henry Birch, former William Hill and Playtech boss, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with current Executive Chairman Ian Burke becoming Non-Executive Chairman. The group said it believes it is "appropriate to ensure that the company benefits from some continuity to ensure a smooth transition of executive responsibilities".The reshuffle will take place on May 6th.Birch, who is 45-years-old and currently a non-executive director of the AIM-listed CFD trading platform operator, PLUS 500, has more than 20 years of experience in the betting and gaming sector and in online and broadcast media. The group said it believes that he is "well-equipped to lead Rank's continued exploitation of growth opportunities in the gaming and leisure markets".NR