Neil McArther Steps Down from BGC Role

Neil McArther has today announced that he will step does as chief executive of the British Gambling Commission.

According to an official press release deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner and chief operating officer Sally Jones will take on McArther’s duties until the organisation has found a replacement.

McArther has been with the Commission since 2006, having assumed various roles during that time. 

“I am proud of everything the Gambling Commission has achieved during my 15 years with the organisation,” McArthur said. 

“We have taken significant steps forward to make gambling fairer and safer and I know that I leave the organisation in a strong position to meet its future challenges. 

“With a review of the Gambling Act underway now feels the right time to step away and allow a new chief executive to lead the Commission on the next stage in its journey.”

Commission chair Bill Moyes said:

“On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Neil for his many years of commitment and service to the Gambling Commission,”  

“A lot has been achieved during his time here and Neil can rightly feel proud of the organisation’s progress during his tenure as chief executive.”