Ladbrokes Director of Corporate Affairs’ Ciaran O’Brien has resigned to join competitor William Hill as Director of Corporate Communications.

O’Brien joined Ladbrokes in 1994 and has held a key role in molding Ladbrokes Plc’s corporate communications and public affairs.

“I’ve had a fantastic ten years at Ladbrokes but William Hill has offered me a great opportunity to lead their communications as the business continues to expand. I’m very much looking forward to working with them. I wish all at Ladbrokes the best and particularly Jim Mullen [new CEO] as he takes the reins. The communications team has all been fantastic to work with and I will certainly miss them.”

“I’m delighted Ciaran will shortly be joining William Hill in the newly created role of communications director,” said David Steele, William Hill’s director of corporate affairs. “Ciaran has a wealth of experience in the betting industry, communications, media and public affairs and is a welcome asset to what is already a strong team.”