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Yorkshire County Cricket boss to take replace Gordon Smith as SFA chief executive By Pete Hayman
Stewart Regan has stepped down as chief executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) after accepting an offer to lead the Scottish Football Association (SFA). The 46-year-old has been
named SFA chief executive to replace Gordon Smith, who announced his departure from the national governing body in April after three years in the
position. Regan is also former director of the Football League Championship and strategic planning director at Bass Brewers. During his time at YCCC, he oversaw a range of schemes, including the opening of the £21m Carnegie Pavilion. SFA president George Peat
said: "The role of requires a wide range of skills and a thick skin but we believe Stewart is the perfect candidate."
UK-based bingo hall and casino operator Gala Coral has announced that chief executive Dominic Harrison is set to step down to pursue "new career opportunities".
Gala Coral to seek new chief executive Executive chair Neil
Goulden has been named interim chief executive while the company begins its search for a replacement, after Harrison confirmed plans to
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Bev Risman, a former
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Regan will lead the Scottish FA
dual-code international rugby player, has been unanimously voted to become the next president of the Rugby Football League (RFL). Risman, who played for the British and Irish Lions rugby union team in 1959 before captaining the Great Britain rugby league side in 1968, will represent the RFL in an ambassadorial role over the next 12 months. The Peak District National
leave Gala Coral after six years. Harrison, who was appointed chief executive in October 2008, is set to remain with Gala Coral until 1 October to ensure a smooth transition.
Narendra Bajaria CBE as its chair and revealed a number of new committee members. The authority's new deputy chair is High Peak Borough Councillor Tony Favell and the committee will be made up by vice-chair of planning Trevor Bagshaw; chair of services, Christopher Pennell; and vice chair of services Gill Heath.
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