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Philip Bowcock to Step Down as William Hill CEO

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September 6, 2019

Niji Narayan

Philip Bowcock to Step Down as William Hill CEO

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Philip Bowcock, the chief executive of William Hill PLC, is going to step down as the bookmaker struggles to adjust to a regulatory clampdown on betting machines.

Ulrik Begntsson, the chief digital officer of William Hill, will succeed Bowcock, who will resign as chief executive on September 30 but stay on as an employee until the end of the year to ensure a smooth handover.

“Having overseen the group’s digital operations for 18 months, he knows the business well and is ideally suited to lead our next phase of growth,” Roger Devlin, chairman of William Hill said.

“Ulrik has deep understanding in digital and has the international and sector experience we need to deliver on our strategy. His appointment will provide continuity, stability and operational digital leadership as we deliver on the strategy we have set,” Roger Devlin added.

Devlin said Bowcock has led the business through a period of “unprecedented change” including the challenges of the government’s triennial review into gaming machines and the group’s expansion in the US.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.