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Spain – Nueva Codere appoints Christopher Bell as Non-Executive Chairman
By William - 19 January 2022
The Board of Nueva Codere has appointed Christopher Bell as Non-Executive Chairman.
With over three decades of experience in the gambling, sports betting, and regulated hospitality industries, Bell was recommended by Nueva Codere’s board for his ‘in-depth knowledge and senior management experience’ to support the Group in the ‘next stage of its evolution’.
The proposal for Christopher’s appointment is subject to the approval of the shareholders’ general meeting on 7 February, in which the Group will also resolve the construction of its Board of Directors and the business plan for the Group.
“Codere has demonstrated over the past 40 years its fundamental strength, versatility and leadership. It is exciting to be a part of this project and promote this new stage that the company has initiated, in its way back to a growth path and consolidation as a leading multinational in the private gambling industry.
“I am truly honoured for the trust placed in me and committed to the creation of value after this difficult period. The company has a management team and talent that will undoubtedly encourage its promising potential,” said Bell.
Bell is currently Non-Executive Chair of Team17 Group PLC, OnTheMarket PLC and a NED of The Royal Airforce Charitable Trust. He will be stepping back from his roles at XLMedia PLC, where he is Chair, and Rank Group PLC, where he is a senior Independent Director, in order to devote the time needed to his role at Codere.
For nearly two decades, Bell served at Hilton Group PLC / Ladbrokes PLC, a company he joined in 1991, becoming part of its Board of Directors from 2001 to 2006, when he then acceded to the position of CEO of Ladbrokes PLC, a FTSE 100 company, following the sale of the Hilton Hotels division, a role he performed until 2010.
Since 2009, Chris has held other senior non-executive roles, notably Chairman of Game Group PLC and Technfinancials PLC; Senior Independent Director of Quintain Estates and Developement PLC; and NED Spirit Pub Company PLC and Gaming Realms PLC.
