The U.K. Tote Group is today delighted to announce the appointment of John Williamson as the Group’s Non-Executive Chairman from 1st September 2020.

Ten months after the U.K. Tote Group’s acquisition of the Tote, the U.K.’s leading pool betting operator, and at a key time for both the Group and British horseracing, Williamson’s appointment brings significant international business and financial expertise to the organisation and its ambitious growth plans.

Alex Frost, Chief Executive of the U.K. Tote Group, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming someone of John’s calibre and expertise as the new Chairman of the U.K. Tote Group. John’s broad international experience in global finance and business, his track record in guiding international brands and operations, notably more than a decade on the board of Asia’s leading stock exchange, HKEX, and his expertise in working in multi-stakeholder complex organisations will be invaluable to us and to British racing. His extensive experience in Asia, in particular, will support our ambitious programme to expand our partnerships with other global pool betting organisations around the world, a cornerstone of our growth strategy for the Tote. We are thrilled that John is joining us, and we very much look forward to working with him.”

John Williamson said: “I am a keen racegoer and have long admired the outstanding work of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, running two world-class racecourses, and operating the world’s largest sports wagering business. My dual enthusiasm for racing and business, alongside being able to provide an international perspective will, I hope, be of considerable value to the U.K. Tote Group team and to British horseracing, and I am very much looking forward to working with the team as they drive forward their growth ambitions.”