Scott had been appointed interim CEO in February, following the departure of Dean Shannon. Before that, Scott served as Trading Director.
Confirming the news, Ladbrokes Coral CEO Jim Mullen said, “Jason has fitted seamlessly into the CEO role and Ladbrokes Australia has continued to show strong momentum and financial performance under his leadership. The appointment of Jason on a permanent basis is just reward for his commitment and hard work. He has the history of the business in his blood, he understands the Australian market and its regulatory agenda and has a clear vision for what he wants the business to achieve.”
Jason Scott added, “Leading the Australian team has been a real privilege and I am delighted to be taking it forward on a permanent basis. The last six months have seen us continue to build and grow the business and the whole team is focused on further growth. We will stick to our principles of putting the customer first and being the best at offering them value and products that they love. It is the DNA of the business and there is no point in breaking a winning combination.”