Richard Harris has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of The Rank Group with immediate effect. The Rank Group CEO appointment follows six months in the interim role after an executive search process. Harris previously served as Chief Financial Officer and will now lead the company’s next phase of growth.

• Richard Harris has been confirmed as CEO following an executive search led by Rank’s Nominations Committee with support from MWM Consulting. The process considered both internal and external candidates before the Board unanimously selected him. The Rank Group CEO joined the business as CFO in May 2022 after holding senior roles at Marks & Spencer, Foxtons and Laird.
• Harris has served as Interim CEO since 30 January 2026, leading the business while the recruitment process was completed. Rank said his performance during the past six months showed he was well placed to take on the role permanently. Chairman John H. Ott said the Board believes Harris is the right person to deliver the company’s medium-term target of at least GBP 100 million in operating profit.
• Harris said he is proud of what the company has achieved during his time as CFO and wants to build on that momentum as CEO. He thanked Rank employees for their support over the past four years and said he looks forward to the future. The Rank Group CEO will now oversee the group’s long-term strategy and continued growth.

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