New Corporate Development Director for Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes the UK sports betting company have appointed Chris Palmer as their new Corporate Development Director. Prior to this position he was the Managing Director of the Hesketh Family Office which saw him running the famous Towcester racecourse as well as running trusts and funds for the Hesketh Family.

He will join Ladbrokes from February 2009 where he will sit on the Executive Board reporting directly to Ladbrokes Chief Executive Officer Chris Bell. Speaking on the appointment Chris Bell said: “Chris Palmer brings a breadth of experience of industry and public affairs and we welcome him to the Ladbrokes executive board.”