SBC News Rank Group appoints Anna Shirley as Marketing Director of Mecca Bingo

Rank Group appoints Anna Shirley as Marketing Director of Mecca Bingo

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Rank  Group plc retail and digital bingo operator Mecca Bingo, has confirmed the appointment of Anna Shirley as Marketing Director of the Mecca Bingo division from 3rd August 2015.

Shirley joins from Sainsbury’s, where she has held a number of senior marketing positions over the last 13 years, including Head of National Advertising, Head of Own Brand Marketing, Head of Local Marketing and most recently Head of Customer Experience.

Rank Group confirmed that Shirley would take over leadership of digital and retail bingo initiatives, as the operator looks to increase it presence as a UK bingo leader and expand into new markets .

Shirley commented on her appointment as Marketing Director, “I am delighted to be working with Mecca as Marketing Director. It’s a fantastic business and the company has great plans for its future. I’m looking forward to joining a great team.”

Martin Pugh, Managing Director at Mecca Bingo, commented: “We are all delighted to have the opportunity to work with Anna. She brings a wealth of retail marketing experience which will undoubtedly add momentum to the solid growth and success of the business over the last year.”

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