Former UK Tote and Ladbrokes Coral manager Mark Kemp is joining Irish bookie Boylesports as chief executive.

The digital gambling and betting shop operator, sponsor of Monday’s Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse in Co Meath, confirmed that Mr Kemp is joining the group as its new chief executive.

He will replace Conor Gray, who will be appointed commercial director, focused on continuing to expand Boylesports in Ireland, Britain and further afield, the group said.

Mr Kemp has been manager of the British racecourses pool betting system, the UK Tote, since 2019.

During that time he led the company’s local and international growth, including agreeing a strategic alliance with Tote Ireland last year.