Jim Mullen (businessman)

James Joseph Mullen (born June 1970) is a Scottish businessman, the chief executive (CEO) of Reach plc, the UK's largest commercial news publisher, with titles including the Daily Mirror, the Daily Express and InYourArea. He is the former CEO of Ladbrokes, the high street betting chain.

For the jazz guitarist, see Jim Mullen.

Jim Mullen
Born
James Joseph Mullen

June 1970 (age 50)
Glasgow, Scotland
NationalityBritish
EducationJohn Ogilvie High School
Glasgow Caledonian University
OccupationBusinessman
TitleCEO, Reach plc
Spouse(s)Married
Children2 sons

Early life

James Joseph Mullen was born in June 1970.[1] He was born in Glasgow, and grew up with his grandparents, who taught him about betting.[2]

Mullen was educated at John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. He has a bachelor's degree in computing from Glasgow Caledonian University, and a master's degree in software engineering.[2]

Career

On 1 April 2015, Mullen succeeded Richard Glynn as CEO of Ladbrokes, where he had previously been managing director of Ladbrokes Digital since October 2013.[3][4] In July 2015, it was announced he would become CEO of Ladbrokes Coral, a new company borne out of a merger between Ladbrokes and smaller high street betting chain Gala Coral, with Ladbrokes Coral later being acquired by GVC Holdings in December 2017.[5] Mullen stood down as CEO in March 2018.[4]

Personal life

Mullen is married with two sons.[2]

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References
  1. "Ladbrokes plc". Companies House. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  2. Martin, Ben (27 December 2015). "Ladbrokes boss makes the biggest gamble of his career". Telegraph. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
  3. Pratley, Nils (2 April 2015). "Jim Mullen is right to disassociate Ladbrokes from business letter". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  4. "Jim Mullen". LinkedIn.
  5. "Ladbrokes to merge with smaller rival Coral". BBC. 24 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
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