Sly Bailey on board at Ladbrokes

18th Nov 2009 07:41

Ladbrokes has appointed Trinity Mirror chief executive Sly Bailey as one of two new non-executives. Bailey, 47, joins Darren Shapland, 42, chief financial officer of J Sainsbury on the board of the bookie with immediate effect. Chairman Peter Erskine said: "Sly Bailey and Darren Shapland are highly experienced executives with a track record of significant achievements at major companies. The Ladbrokes board will be strengthened by the addition of their expertise."