Spotlight Sports Group CMO steps down after 12 years

Louise Agran will step down as chief marketing officer (CMO) of Racing Post parent company Spotlight Sports Group after 12 years in the role.

The former Nando’s marketing director will depart at the end of September after taking voluntary redundancy and is set to be replaced by digital marketing director Gethin Evans.

Evans has held the post since September 2018, having previously worked as head of marketing for Virgin Bet and Paddy Power Betfair’s US Exchange.

Agran said the “time was right” to walk away from the company after more than a decade in the marketing department.

“After 12 years, I have decided to take voluntary redundancy after the most incredible time working for the Racing Post and latterly the Spotlight Sports Group,” said Agran.

“Despite my huge affection and passion for the company, the time is right for me to move on and do something else. My very talented colleague and friend Gethin will take over as CMO from 1 October and I know he is going to do an absolutely brilliant job,” she added.

Evans revealed his delight in assuming the role and noted the plan to build upon Agran’s “formidable legacy”.

He said: “I believe we are set up to accelerate growth further thanks to the fantastic work Louise has done to help transform the business during her time here.

“From starting the digital transformation, integrating the businesses we acquired and building a high-performance culture – she leaves a formidable legacy.

“We have big plans across our brands, both in terms of content and partnerships and I can’t wait to get going,” he concluded.