Britain’s Gambling Commission has appointed Sue Young as its new executive director of operations.
Young joins the Commission from UK tax, payments and customs authority 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.
She succeeds Kay Roberts, who resigned at the end of March 2025.
“I’m delighted to welcome Sue to the Gambling Commission,” said acting CEO Sarah Gardner. “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.”
Commenting on her appointment, 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.”