Gala Coral Group today announces that Dominic Harrison, Chief Executive, has decided to leave the Group to seek new career opportunities.
Thursday 22nd July 2010
Neil Goulden, Executive Chairman, will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive whilst a full search is conducted to find a replacement. Neil has been with Gala Coral for 10 years and was previously Group Managing Director (Bingo and Casinos) 2001 - 2004 and Group Chief Executive 2004 - 2008. He has been Chairman since January 2009 and will return to that role once a new Chief Executive has been appointed.
Dominic Harrison joined Gala in 2004 and became Gala Coral Chief Executive in October 2008. He will stay with the company until October 1 to ensure an effective handover to Mr Goulden.
Commenting on the announcement, Neil Goulden said:- 'Dominic has played a big role in the development of the group over the last six years and we are grateful for his contribution. He leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the future'.
Dominic Harrison said: 'After six years with Gala Coral it is time to seek fresh challenges. I wish Neil and the rest of the team all the best as they take the company forward to the next phase in its development and ensure that it remains at the forefront of the sector.'
Neil Goulden, Executive Chairman, will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive whilst a full search is conducted to find a replacement. Neil has been with Gala Coral for 10 years and was previously Group Managing Director (Bingo and Casinos) 2001 - 2004 and Group Chief Executive 2004 - 2008. He has been Chairman since January 2009 and will return to that role once a new Chief Executive has been appointed.
Dominic Harrison joined Gala in 2004 and became Gala Coral Chief Executive in October 2008. He will stay with the company until October 1 to ensure an effective handover to Mr Goulden.
Commenting on the announcement, Neil Goulden said:- 'Dominic has played a big role in the development of the group over the last six years and we are grateful for his contribution. He leaves with our thanks and best wishes for the future'.
Dominic Harrison said: 'After six years with Gala Coral it is time to seek fresh challenges. I wish Neil and the rest of the team all the best as they take the company forward to the next phase in its development and ensure that it remains at the forefront of the sector.'