UK Gambling Commission Appoints Sue Young as Operations Director

(AsiaGameHub.com) –   The UK Gambling Commission has announced the addition of Sue Young as its new executive director of operations. In this role, she will be responsible for overseeing some of the regulatory body’s operational functions.

The Appointee Will Lead Some of the UKGC’s Operational Functions

On March 16, the UKGC stated that Sue Young will join its leadership team as the new executive director of operations. The UK gaming regulator celebrated the appointment, emphasizing Young’s extensive leadership background.

Per the UKGC, Young previously worked at HMRC as director of debt management. She also has substantial public sector experience, having held senior positions at organizations like the Home Office—including Border Force and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services—and the Department of Health and Social Care.

In her new position, Young will oversee some of the UKGC’s operational functions. Her appointment comes during ongoing reforms in the British gaming industry and underscores the UKGC’s steadfast commitment to “keep gambling safer, fairer, and crime-free.”

Young Brings a Wealth of Operational Leadership Experience to the UKGC

Young shared her thoughts on the appointment, expressing enthusiasm about joining the UKGC and exploring a new industry. She commended the UKGC’s exceptional work in protecting the public from gambling harm and pledged to back these initiatives.  

The Commission plays an important role in protecting consumers and ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and safely. I’m looking forward to building on the significant work already underway across the organization.

Sue Young, executive director of operations, UKGC

Sarah Gardner, the UKGC’s acting CEO, greeted Young warmly, voicing confidence in her capacity to support the UKGC’s wider goals of combating illegal gambling and regulating licensed gaming firms.

Sue brings a wealth of operational leadership experience and I’m very much looking forward to working with her.

Sarah Gardner, acting CEO, UKGC

CEO Rhodes to Depart Soon

Meanwhile, the UKGC is gearing up to bid farewell to CEO Andrew Rhodes, who will step down on April 30.

A recent SkyNews report appeared to confirm earlier speculation that Rhodes’ next career move will be into the commercial gaming sector. The report claimed the outgoing UKGC CEO is set to join Hawkbridge, a relatively new consultancy firm founded last month by a group of gaming law experts, including Harris Hagan.