British gambling company, The Rank Group plc has announced two appointments for Mecca Bingo brands and Grosvenor Casinos. Alan Morgan has been named Managing Director of Mecca Bingo brands, and Martin Pugh will be joining Grosvenor Casinos as Managing Director. Mr. Morgan is succeeding Mr. Pugh as Mecca Bingo Managing Director. He is joining the company and the brands after serving as Chief Operating Officer of The Spirit Pub Company for five years.
As for Mr. Pugh, he is considered to have many years’ experience in the gambling industry. Before his latest appointment, Mr. Pugh served as Managing Director of Mecca Bingo brands. Mr. Pugh, who joined the operator and its bingo division in 2014, was responsible for developing new business strategies for bingo clubs. Before joining The Rank Group, he worked as Managing Director at Camelot Group, UK’s national lottery operator. The official is succeeding Mark Jones, who served as Managing Director of Grosvenor Casinos.
The Rank Group CEO Henry Birch Comments on the Appointments
Commenting on the new appointments, The Rank Group Chief Executive Officer Henry Birch said the company will now be spearheading a drive to the land-based casinos. According to Mr. Birch, the Mecca Bingo retail business delivered exceptional performance over the past years. The official further stated that the new Managing Director of Grosvenor Casinos, Mr. Pugh, has the skills needed to improve the business further and to drive excellent growth in land-based casinos.
The Rank CEO also announced that they are happy to have Mr. Morgan joining the executive team. His substantial expertise in multi-site management will lead the Mecca Bingo division to achieve the plans they have for the business’s future.
The Rank Group operates three gambling brands;
• The Enracha brand in Spain
• The Mecca Bingo brands
• The Grosvenor Casinos and Online Casinos
