William Hill Chief Financial Officer Ruth Prior has confirmed that she will be stepping down as CFO and as a director of the company to return to the private equity sector, where she will join Element Materials Technology as its new CFO.
Prior joined William Hill in 2017 as a member of the board and group executive team. She has been lauded for her role in developing and delivering the strategy of the company and driving several transformation initiatives, as well as having responsibility for group assurance and procurement functions.
“I have enjoyed my time at William Hill and believe that the company is in a strong position to take advantage of many opportunities ahead and deliver improved business and financial performance,” Prior said. “I wish the business every success in the future.”
Prior’s departure date will be determined in the coming months, with the board at William Hill beginning the search for a successor.
William Hill CEO Ulrik Bengtsson commented, “I am very appreciative of Ruth’s support and professionalism since I took on the role as CFO. She has supported the business during what has been a period of unprecedented change for the sector, and we would like to thank her for all she has done for William Hill.”
