Andy Duncan, chief executive of Camelot UK, the National Lottery operator, is stepping down from his role after nearly six years with the company.
Nigel Railton, CEO of Camelot Global, will take over UK operations during this transitional period, and while the board considers its options for permanent succession.
Duncan will work with Railton and the company board to support a smooth transition and continue to represent Camelot UK on the committees of the European Lotteries Association, World Lottery Association and the EuroMillions Lottery Operators Board until the summer.
“It has been a great privilege to have led Camelot and the National Lottery through an exciting period,” Duncan said. “I’m proud that total returns to good causes during the last six years exceeded £10bn, an increase of 25 per cent or nearly £2bn compared with the previous six years.”
Over the last six years, Camelot has run a programme of major innovations that has supported growth in digital. It now has more than 10 million registered digital players contributing £1.5bn to annual sales, making it the largest digital lottery globally.
Commenting on Duncan’s resignation, Camelot chairman Jo Taylor, said: “Andy has achieved a tremendous amount on behalf of National Lottery players, winners and the good causes the National Lottery supports. We thank him for his contribution to Camelot and the National Lottery and wish him well for the future.”
