Gambling Commission Appoints Executive Director of Operations

UK Gambling Commission News

Published March 16th, 2026

Detected March 16th, 2026

Summary

The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations. She will lead operational functions to ensure gambling remains safer, fairer, and crime-free. This appointment brings extensive public sector leadership experience to the commission.

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The UK Gambling Commission announced the appointment of Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations, effective March 16, 2026. Young previously served as Director of Debt Management at HMRC and brings significant leadership experience from various public sector roles. In her new capacity, she will oversee key operational functions aimed at enhancing the safety, fairness, and crime-free nature of gambling in the UK.

This is an internal personnel announcement and does not impose new regulatory obligations or deadlines on regulated entities. Compliance officers should note the appointment as part of the commission's ongoing efforts to strengthen its operational oversight and regulatory outcomes. No specific actions are required from external parties as a result of this announcement.

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Sue Young joins the Commission as Executive Director of Operations

16 March 2026

The Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as its new Executive Director of Operations.

Sue joins the Commission from HMRC where she was Director of Debt Management. She brings extensive leadership experience from across the public sector, including senior roles at the Home Office, including Border Force and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and the Department of Health and Social Care.

As Executive Director for Operations, Sue will lead a number of the Commission’s operational functions as the regulator continues its work to keep gambling safer, fairer and crime free.

Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Executive, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Sue to the Gambling Commission. There is a great deal of important work underway across our operational teams, not least our continued focus on tackling the illegal market and delivering strong regulatory outcomes. Sue brings a wealth of operational leadership experience and I’m very much looking forward to working with her.”

Sue Young said: “I’m excited to be joining the Gambling Commission and to be learning about a new sector. The Commission plays an important role in protecting consumers and ensuring gambling is conducted fairly and safely. I’m looking forward to building on the significant work already underway across the organisation.”

Last updated: 16 March 2026

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