Ladbrokes HR and Legal Director Bryan Taker leaving ladbrokes

Bryan Taker, the Human Resources and Legal Director at ladbrokes plc, is leaving the business at the end of September 2009.

Bryan Taker first joined Ladbrokes in 1992. Over a period when the Company has seen significant changes, he has held Group senior management positions with responsibility for Human Resources and Legal Services in both ladbrokes and the Company's Hilton International hotels business which was sold in 2006.

ladbrokes Chief Executive Chris Bell commented: “We thank Bryan for his contribution over 17 years of working for Ladbrokes and its people and we wish him and his family well.”