Sun International: South African Executive Anthony Leeming To Retire As Ceo After 8-year Tenure
Anthony Leeming will retire as Sun International CEO in December 2025 after eight years leading the company through key challenges, including COVID-19.
Ulrik Bengtsson, former William Hill CEO, will succeed Leeming, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in global gaming and consumer services.
Leemings leadership saw key acquisitions, like Peermont Group, and strategic changes to strengthen Sun Internationals financial position and online gaming presence.
Sun International has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Leeming, will retire at the end of December 2025, concluding an impactful eight-year tenure at the head of the South African gaming and hospitality group.
Leeming , who has been with the company since 1999, has been instrumental in guiding Sun International through the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
His leadership helped strengthen the companys financial position, expand its online gaming presence, and improve the customer experience across its flagship properties.
Ulrik Bengtsson to take over as CEO-designateThe company has confirmed that Ulrik Bengtsson , an internationally renowned gaming executive, will succeed Leeming as CEO.
A Swedish national with nearly 20 years of experience leading gaming, betting, and consumer services companies, Bengtsson is best known for his role as CEO of UK-based William Hill plc, where he led the companys 2.9 billion 3.75 billion sale to Caesars Entertainment.