SA’s Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming to Retire by End of Year

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Leeming’s tenure as CEO, which began in 2017, was marked by significant milestones, including steering the company through the challenges of COVID-19, strengthening the group’s balance sheet, and expanding into the online gaming market.

Sun International has announced that long-serving CEO Anthony Leeming will retire at the end of December 2025, following 26 years with the group. Leeming will step down from his leadership role on 1 July 2025 but will remain with the company until the end of the year to assist with the transition process.

The group’s board has confirmed that Ulrik Bengtsson, a seasoned international gaming executive, will take over as CEO. Bengtsson’s appointment will be effective from 1 July 2025 or sooner, pending the finalisation of his work permit.

Leeming’s tenure as CEO, which began in 2017, was marked by significant milestones, including steering the company through the challenges of Covid-19, strengthening the group’s balance sheet, and expanding into the online gaming market.

The group noted  that he also played a key role in enhancing the customer experience at flagship properties like Sun City.

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Bengtsson, a Swedish national, brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in the global gaming, betting, broadcasting, and telecoms industries. He previously led UK-based gaming group William Hill plc, where he was instrumental in turning around the company and overseeing its £2.9 billion sale to Caesars Entertainment Inc. He also spearheaded the sale of William Hill’s European business to 888 Holdings Limited for €2.3 billion.