The Gambling Commission in the UK has appointed Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations to bolster its leadership team, following on from the departure of Chief Executive, Andrew Rhodes.
Young joins from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), where she served as Director of Debt Management.
Acting CEO Sarah Gardner will be hoping she can bring her broad range of senior leadership experience across the public sector to the table.
That experience is extensive and includes roles within the Home Office, Border Force, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, and the Department of Health and Social Care.
In her new role, Young will lead several of the Commission’s operational functions, supporting its efforts to ensure gambling is free from crime and to minimise the black market threat.
Gardner welcomed the appointment, commenting: “I’m delighted to welcome Sue to the Gambling Commission. There is a great deal of important work underway across our operational teams, not least our continued focus on tackling the illegal market and delivering strong regulatory outcomes.”
Young has herself said that she is “excited to be joining the Gambling Commission.”
She added: “The Commission plays an important role in protecting consumers and ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and safely. I’m looking forward to building on the significant work already underway.”
During the Cheltenham Festival, the Gambling Commission put out a statement reminding on-course bookmakers of their responsibilities in terms of prevention of money laundering
