Succession process for CEO of Betfair to begin (1416J)
June 27 2011 - 2:01AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMBET
RNS Number : 1416J
Betfair Group PLC
27 June 2011
27 June 2011
Succession process for CEO of Betfair to begin
After ten years with Betfair, and nearly six as CEO, David Yu
has informed the Board that he believes it is now the right time
for the company to start looking for his successor. He does not
intend to renew his current contract (which expires in October
2012) and therefore the Board will now begin a search process for a
new CEO. During the process of identifying his successor, David
will remain fully committed to the Company and to delivering the
plans for future growth.
David Yu said,
"I have discussed my plans with the Board and as a result, we
are beginning the search for my successor. We are announcing this
now so we can actively and transparently begin the process. I will
remain committed to delivering the best for our people and our
shareholders and will give the Board all possible support during
the succession process so we can find a great, new CEO to steer
Betfair through its next phase of growth."
Edward Wray, Chairman, said:
"We understand why after ten years David would like to start
thinking about the next stage of his career and, in time, hand the
reins over to a new CEO. The open manner in which we will conduct
the search will make it easier for us to find the best candidate
for the role. With the Board's full support, David will continue to
focus on delivering against the business' plans as we search for
his successor."
For more information contact:
Media: Investors / Analysts:
Tessa Murray Mark Brooker
Director of Corporate Communications Director of Corporate Development
Tel: +44 20 8834 6794 Tel: +44 20 8834 6286
tessa.murray@betfair.com mark.brooker@betfair.com
Powerscourt
Rory Godson
Paul Durman
Roddy Cameron
Tel: +44 20 7250 1446
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