The Rank Group announced the addition of a new chief financial officer on an interim basis. The one who will temporarily fill the role is Cliff Baty, an experienced finance expert with an impressive corporate track record.
Rank Group Welcomes a New Interim CFO
In a regulatory filing submitted on February 17, 2026, Rank Group confirmed Baty as its interim chief financial officer, saying that he will step into the office on February 23, 2026. In addition to that, the new hire will join the group’s Executive Committee.
Rank Group described Baty as a “highly experienced CFO,” saying that he has significant experience in strategic and financial planning, investor relations, financial controls, international business operations, and stakeholder management. The company added that Baty has accumulated this expertise over the time he has spent across various gaming and leisure businesses.
For context, Baty’s earlier career included an eight-year tenure as the financial director of the famous Ladbrokes betting brand. After that, he joined Sportech as chief financial officer, serving in this role for three years. In 2016, Baty became the CFO of Manchester United and supported the club for over 8 years.
Baty to Replace Harris During the Latter’s Time as Interim CEO
The appointment of Baty as CFO comes a month after the company’s chief executive officer, John O’Reilly, announced his intention to step away from the role. During his time as CEO, O’Reilly spearheaded a transformation that helped Rank Group recover from prior headwinds and achieve new successes.
With O’Reilly exiting the company, Richard Harris, the company’s chief financial officer, stepped in as CEO on an interim basis. With Baty as interim CFO, the company has now achieved temporary stability while the search for a permanent CEO continues.
Rank Group Published Its H1 Report
In the meantime, Rank Group recently published data about its H1 2025 performance, saying that its net gaming revenue for the period reached $580.4 million, marking an increase of 6% year-on-year. In addition to that, the company reported underlying operating profit of $56.1 million, up 15% year-on-year.
The favorable results were attributed to the company’s strong transformation efforts and the addition of hundreds of new gaming terminals across Grosvenor venues. As a result, Rank Group’s leadership remained optimistic about the trajectory of its business.
