Rank has confirmed the permanent appointment of Richard Harris as CEO

Harris has been part of Rank for the past four years

Rank has announced the permanent appointment of Richard Harris as Chief Executive Officer of The Rank Group plc.

Harris has been part of Rank for the past four years, first as Chief Financial Officer and, since January 2026, as Interim CEO. His strong management of the business in an interim capacity over the last six months has proven that he is well placed to lead Rank as it embarks on an exciting next stage in its development.

John Ott, Chair of The Rank Group, said: “I am delighted to confirm Richard’s appointment as CEO of The Rank Group. Following a thorough recruitment process which identified a strong field of candidates, the Board unanimously agreed that Richard was the outstanding choice. I am pleased that he has agreed to lead Rank as it continues to progress the delivery of the medium-term objective of generating at least £100m operating profit and the development of the longer-term strategy.”

Richard Harris, CEO of the Rank Group, said: “Rank is an industry-leading business with a strong portfolio of brands which are synonymous with the UK gaming industry. I am proud of what Rank has achieved during my tenure as CFO, and I look forward to building on this momentum as we continue to drive growth and evolve the Group’s strategy. I’d like to thank all my colleagues for their commitment and support over the last four years and look forward to an exciting future as CEO of the Rank Group.”