Gambling operator Rank Group Plc announced two appointments across two of its core UK businesses. Martin Pugh has been named Managing Director of the gambling company’s chain of land-based casinos – Grosvenor Casinos. In addition, Alan Morgan is joining the operator as its new Mecca Bingo Managing Director.
Mr. Pugh has a considerable experience in the gambling industry. Prior to his latest appointment, he served as Managing Director of Rank’s Mecca Bingo brand. He joined the company and its bingo division late in 2014. It was his responsibility to develop a new business strategy for Rank Group’s chain of bingo clubs.
Prior to joining the major gambling operator, Mr. Pugh had served as Managing Director at UK’s national lottery operator, Camelot Group. The official is replacing Mark Jones as Grosvenor Casinos Managing Director. Mr. Jones resigned from his post in August after spending seven years as the division’s leader.
As for Mr. Morgan, he is replacing Mr. Pugh as Managing Director of Mecca Bingo. He is joining the brand and the gambling operator after serving as Chief Operating Officer of The Spirit Pub Company for the past five years.
Commenting on Mr. Pugh’s appointment, Rank Group CEO Henry Birch said that after delivering excellent performance with the Mecca Bingo retail business, he will now be “spearheading a drive” within the operator’s chain of land-based casinos. According to Mr. Birch, the new Grosvenor Casinos Managing Director has the capabilities needed to further improve the division’s retail performance and to drive exceptional growth in land-based operations, one that would match the excellent results achieved across the brand’s digital channel.
Of Mr. Morgan joining the company, the Rank Group Chief Executive said that they are all happy to have him as member of the executive team and that given his substantial expertize in multi-site management, he will be able to lead the Mecca Bingo team in a manner that would deliver on the plans they have for the business’ future.
Rank Group manages three gambling brands – the Grosvenor Casinos retail and online business, the Mecca Bingo division, and the Enracha brand in Spain. In addition to this, it operates two unbranded casinos in Belgium.
