UK trade association Bacta is losing its executive director of government relations, George McGregor

McGregor will leave the association at the end of June after the Bacta AGM. He has over 21 years of connection with Bacta

British trade association Bacta is losing its executive director of government relations, George McGregor, it was announced last week.

McGregor will leave the association at the end of June following the Bacta AGM.

He has over 21 years of connection with Bacta as an external advisor to the organisation through his public affairs consultancy and joined the association’s staff in January of last year.

He commented: “In August this year I turn 60 and my intention is to shift gear in my career, moving from a full-on role to project and advisory work. I am incredibly proud of my work with Bacta over the years in helping it achieve tangible benefits for members.

“Between now and my departure there is still a lot to do. We need to finalise our response to the Gambling Minister on stakes and prizes, conclude our submission to the Gambling Commission’s review of gaming machine technical standards and push hard to see the delivery of the long overdue Gambling White Paper reforms.”

John Bollom, Bacta president, said: "We are very sad to see George moving on but we understand his reasons and wish him well in the future. George is smart, determined and personable. He will leave big boots to fill.

“Bacta National Council took the decision at its most recent meeting to begin advertising for a new director of communications role to replace George.”