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Rank Group PLC
29 June 2009
29 June 2009
Rank appoints Mark Jones as managing director of Mecca Bingo
The Rank Group Plc ('Rank' or the 'Group') has appointed Mark Jones as managing
director of Mecca Bingo, its British bingo clubs business.
Jones, 48, has held a number of senior management posts in the leisure industry,
including chief executive of Pizza Hut UK (while at Whitbread PLC), chief
executive of Yates Group plc and most recently as executive chairman of Premium
Bars and Restaurants PLC.
Commenting on the appointment, Rank chief executive, Ian Burke said: "Mecca
Bingo has faced a number of challenges in recent years but, having stabilised
performance we are now seeking to move forward, broadening our customer reach
through product and service innovation. Mark's extensive experience in the
leisure retail sector will be invaluable to us as he leads Mecca Bingo into this
new phase in its development."
Mecca Bingo operates 103 licensed bingo clubs in Great Britain, serving
approximately 900,000 customers each year. The brand is also available online
via meccabingo.com, which is operated by Rank Interactive.
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Further information
The Rank Group Plc
Dan Waugh, director of investor relations: 01628 504 053
Financial Dynamics
Marc Cohen 020 7831 3113
Note to editors
About the Rank Group
Rank is a leading European gaming business, head-quartered in the UK and listed
on the London Stock Exchange (RNK.L). The Group's principal activities are the
operation of bingo clubs and casinos in the UK with complementary on-line gaming
and bookmaking services. For more information about The Rank Group, visit
www.rank.com.
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