Betfred CEO Haddock in sudden departure

Fred Done: Betfred chairman to temporarily take over the dutiesCredit: Edward Whitaker

Betfred chief executive John Haddock has left the bookmaker after 30 years with the organisation, the Racing Post can reveal.

No reason has been given for his surprise departure after two years as chief executive but it is understood it was decided that a change was needed at the head of the company.

Betfred founder and chairman Fred Done has taken over Haddock's duties temporarily.

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 28 September 2016inNews

Last updated 18:20, 28 September 2016

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