UK culture secretary Karen Bradley MP has appointed Bill Moyes as the new chair of the Gambling Commision for a term of five years, taking over from Philip Graf.

Bill Moyes

Bradley said: “I am delighted Bill Moyes is taking up the position as chair of the Gambling Commission.

“He has a wealth of experience across the public, private and voluntary sectors, which will serve him well.”

Moyes also serves as chair of the General Dental Council, which regulates dental professionals in the UK. He has previously held positions as director general and executive director of the British Retail Consortium, and held non-executive directorships with the Legal Services Board, the Priory Hospital Group and the Office of Fair Trading.