Bacta’s AGM tomorrow will see a new director of communications make his first public appearance.
Allaster Gair was confirmed in the post last week by the trade organisation. His role becomes effective on July 7.
Gair will replace executive director George McGregor, who is leaving the organisation. Gair comes from the DGA Group, an advisory consultancy company where he spent five years as senior associate.
He commented: “I am happy to be joining Bacta at a pivotal time for the industry.
"The key challenge is changing outdated perceptions and I’ll be working hard to ensure stakeholders understand the modern, responsible nature of the industry and how it strongly contributes both economically and socially.
“The sector needs to clearly and consistently influence opinion, build trust and inform policy in what is a complex landscape. I see huge potential to go on the front foot and tell the sector’s positive stories.
"In particular I’m keen to highlight its beneficial impact, commitment to safer gambling and its importance to the wider economy.”
