Ladbrokes appoint new Corporate Development Director ladbrokes

ladbrokes plc today announced the appointment of Chris Palmer to the role of Corporate Development Director.



Palmer, 34 is currently Managing Director of the Hesketh Family Office, where his responsibilities include running Towcester racecourse as well as management of various trusts and assets belonging to the Hesketh family. Until May 2007 he headed up GG Media, which owned the media rights to 10 independent racecourses.

He joins ladbrokes in February 2009 and will sit on the Executive Board reporting to Chief Executive Officer Chris Bell. His responsibilities will include business development opportunities and industry and public affairs.

Commenting on the appointment Chris Bell, Chief Executive Officer, said: "Chris Palmer brings a breadth of experience of industry and public affairs and we welcome him to the ladbrokes executive board."