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With headquarters in York, the Persimmon Group operates from 30 regional UK offices. The Group trades under the brand names of Persimmon Homes, Charles Church and Westbury Partnerships, and builds homes across England, Wales and Scotland
Chairman at William Hill PLC
Feb 2018 - Jan 2021
Achievements at this Role
William Hill PLC was one of the largest betting and gaming companies in the world and employed more than 12,500 people. It was founded in the UK in 1934 and the company was listed on the London Stock Exchange. In 2020 the company agreed to be taken over by Caesars Entertainment and in April 2021 William Hill was delisted from the LSE.
Chairman at Marston's PLC
Sep 2013 - Oct 2018
Wolverhampton, UK, Wolverhampton, UK
Achievements at this Role
Marston’s is one of the country’s top pub businesses and a leading brewer of premium cask and bottled beers.
Chairman at Porthaven
Jan 2012 - Nov 2017
Achievements at this Role
Porthaven is a company operating independent care homes across the UK
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Chairman of the Board at Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB)
Jul 2025
London, UK, UK
Achievements at this Role
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) is a UK statutory body that collects a levy from bookmakers to support horseracing. This funding is allocated to prize money, regulation, and veterinary research. Operating independently of the government, the HBLB is vital for the sustainability and integrity of British horseracing.
Previous Board Positions
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The R&A
Chairman, Business Committee
Saint Andrews, UK
The R&A was founded in 2004 to support activities which benefit golf. It is distinct from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
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The Football Association
Senior Independent Director
Jan 2012 - May 2019
London, UK
The Football Association, known as the FA, is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory.
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Philanthropy
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The Sutton Trust
Board Member
London, UK
The Sutton Trust was founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997 to improve the educational opportunities and life chances of disadvantaged young people in Britain.
Media
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Breaking the Bank
Writer, producer & financier
2015
London, UK
Breaking the Bank is a feature film starring Kelsey Grammer and Tamsin Greig.
Memberships
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The Racehorse Owners Association
Member
London, UK
The Racehorse Owners Association promotes and protects the interests of racehorse owners in Great Britain and has a membership of over 8,000. As one of the British Horseracing Authority’s shareholders, it plays a central role in British racing politics and finance.
Roger Devlin’s Education
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University of Oxford
MA (Hons), Law
1975 - 1978
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Manchester Grammar School
1968 - 1975
Chairman, Business Committee at The R&A
Jan 2024
London, UK, UK
Achievements at this Role
The R&A was founded in 2004 to support activities which benefit golf. It is distinct from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Senior Independent Director at The Football Association
Jan 2012 - May 2019
Achievements at this Role
The Football Association, known as the FA, is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory.
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Education & Achievements
A World-Class Academic Journey Paired with Real-World Impact
University of Oxford
Jan 1975 - Feb 1978
MA (Hons), Law
MA (Hons), Law
Manchester Grammar School
Jan 1968 - Jan 1975
Roger Devlin
Persimmon PLC
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