Conor Grant — Non-Executive Chairman
Conor Grant joined RMG as a Non-Executive Director in early 2023 and from October 2023 succeeded Roger Lewis as Chairman. Grant, an enthusiastic racehorse owner, brings to the role 24 years of experience in the UK and Irish gambling sector, including 14 years in senior executive roles. He was most recently CEO of Flutter UK & Ireland, which includes brands Sky Bet, Paddy Power, tombola and Betfair and, prior to that, was Chief Operating Officer of Sky Betting & Gaming.
Jim Mullen — Independent Non-Executive Director
Jim is CEO of Reach PLC plc, the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, with titles including the Daily Mirror, the Daily Express and InYourArea. He is also one of the gaming industry’s most prominent figures. He was Group Chief Executive of the Ladbrokes Coral Group PLC, and had also held the position of Chief Executive of Ladbrokes. Prior to that, he was Managing Director of Ladbrokes Digital and Chief Operating Officer / International Business of William Hill. Before entering the gaming sector, Jim was Director of Product Management and Commercial and Digital Strategy Director at News International.]
Britt Boeskov — Independent Non-Executive Director
Britt brings to RMG nearly 15 years of hands-on executive and managerial experience at one of the leading European listed gaming companies, Kindred Group (formerly Unibet Group). Britt is Chief Experience Officer at Kindred, having previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Business Development Manager.
Scott Smith — Independent Non-Executive Director
Scott Smith is Chief Financial Officer at England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and brings to the role over two decades of experience in financial leadership across sectors spanning sport, property, construction and consultancy. Prior to his appointment at the ECB, Smith was the Chief Financial Officer for the America’s Cup and, previous to that, Finance Director of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport.
Charlie Boss — Non-Executive Director
(representing The Jockey Club)
Charlie Boss is Interim Group Chief Executive of The Jockey Club, having previously had the role of Chief Commercial Officer there between March 2021 and April 2023. He went on to take up the same CCO role at Southampton Football Club and is a Board Trustee of London Sport and sits on the Sports Steering Group of the NSPCC. He has worked across a variety of sectors, including running Disney’s sports businesses in Europe and Africa and in senior brand and marketing roles at the Rugby Football Union and the Football Association. He was also a Board Member of pool betting operator Britbet during his time at The Jockey Club.
William Derby — Non-Executive Director
(representing the large independent racecourses)
William is Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course at York Racecourse where he has overseen the development of racing on the Knavesmire for over two decades. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC in Cambridge and was previously Commercial Director of Ascot Racecourse. The Juddmonte International – the centrepiece race of York’s season – was awarded the Longines World’s Best Horserace for 2024, and the racecourse itself was crowned Champion Racecourse of the Year for 2024 at the RCA Showcase awards.
James Sanderson — Non-Executive Director
(representing the small independent racecourses)
James is the General Manager & Clerk of the Course at Thirsk Racecourse, North Yorkshire. He is also a director at both Catterick Racecourse and Leicester Racecourse, and a former director and vice-chairman of the Racecourse Association (RCA). James has worked in a similar capacity at several other UK tracks over the years and spent two periods working as an expatriate racing consultant in the Middle East, firstly in Saudi Arabia (2002-04) and then in the Kingdom of Bahrain (2008-11). Prior to undertaking his racing career, James was a British Army officer and served in the Royal Artillery.
Jonathan Garratt — Non-Executive Director
(representing the small independent racecourses)
Jonathan Garratt became the Managing Director of Kelso Racecourse in September 2017, having previously run Cartmel Racecourse, Scottish Racing Marketing Ltd, Fontwell Park Racecourse and Worcester Racecourse. His early experience within the racing industry included varied roles at Folkestone, Lingfield, Brighton and Ascot racecourses – before joining Sportsguide, a specialist PR agency in Berkshire handling promotions for major race sponsors and media companies. He has ridden one winner over point-to-point obstacles and retains an unrealistic ambition to add to his tally.
Nick Mills – Chief Executive
Originally from a direct marketing background, Nick joined Coral bookmakers in January 1998 and worked there as marketing director until March 2005. Nick joined Racing UK (now RMG) as Sales and Marketing Director in March 2005, before rising to Commercial Director. He was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in 2020, responsible for all the commercial functions within the business, including streaming, international, sales and marketing. Nick assumed his new role of CEO in November 2024.