LONDON - The Rank Group (LON:RNK) Plc, a British gambling company, announced today the appointment of Mr. Christian Nothhaft as a non-executive director, effective immediately. This change comes as Mr. Chew Seong Aun retires from the board, also effective today.
Mr. Nothhaft brings a broad range of experience to the Rank board, including expertise in digital transformation. Alex Thursby, Rank's chairman, expressed confidence in Nothhaft's abilities, stating that his international and strategic experience will be valuable to the company.
Nothhaft has a notable background in business management and advisory, strategic planning, retail, consumer products, and e-commerce. He has been serving as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guoco Group Limited since April 15, 2024. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Munich University of Applied Science and a Human Resources / Payroll Management Degree from DGFP in Germany.
In his career, Nothhaft has held leadership positions at Watsons Personal Care Stores in China, Watsons Wine, Fortress Hong Kong, and Movenpick (Asia Restaurants Group). He also serves on the boards of Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Limited and DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited, which has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) and secondary listings in Singapore and Bermuda.
The board expressed gratitude to Mr. Chew for his contributions during his tenure, without detailing the reasons for his departure. No further information requiring disclosure under the UK Listing Authority's rules was provided.
This directorate change is part of Rank's ongoing corporate governance and comes as the company continues to navigate the evolving landscape of the gambling and entertainment industry.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from The Rank Group Plc.
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