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Rank Group announces CEO succession as John O’Reilly retires

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  • Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly will retire in January 2026 after over seven years leading the company.
  • CFO Richard Harris becomes interim CEO as Rank begins a formal search, aiming for continuity and strong performance.
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Rank Group announces CEO succession as John O’Reilly retires

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Rank Group plc ( (GB:RNK) ) has shared an update.

The Rank Group plc has announced that Chief Executive Officer John O’Reilly will retire from his role on 29 January 2026, after more than seven years at the helm, though he will continue to support the business until the end of the 2025/26 financial year. Current Chief Financial Officer Richard Harris, an executive director since May 2022 with a background in consumer-facing businesses, will step up as interim CEO from 30 January 2026, ensuring continuity while the board launches a formal search for a permanent chief executive. Chair John H. Ott highlighted O’Reilly’s contribution in positioning Rank for future growth and expressed confidence that Harris will provide strategic leadership to drive performance and maximise shareholder returns, signalling a planned and orderly succession designed to reassure investors and other stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RNK) stock is a Hold with a £114.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rank Group plc stock, see the GB:RNK Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:RNK Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:RNK is a Neutral.

Rank Group plc’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and a solid valuation, offset by bearish technical indicators and mixed corporate events. The company’s financial stability and growth plans are positive, but the recent UK budget changes and technical analysis suggest caution.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:RNK stock, click here.

More about Rank Group plc

The Rank Group plc is a UK-listed gambling and gaming company operating consumer-facing betting and gaming businesses. The group focuses on delivering gaming services to customers through its various brands and venues, supported by leadership with deep experience in consumer sectors and operational execution.

Average Trading Volume: 466,696

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £454.8M

See more data about RNK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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