Mr. Hardy has over 30 years’ experience in the international gaming industry in both operations and financial management roles. After some 18 years of involvement with London Clubs as Finance Director then Chief Operating Officer and most recently as Executive Deputy Chairman, he retired in December 2007. He has since acted as a consultant to the gaming and leisure industry and has advised on a number of casino transactions including that of the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Other significant directorships: Non-executive chairman of the board of Regency Entertainment SA which owns the Mont Parnes and Thessaloniki casinos in Greece. Non-executive director of the board of Silverbond Limited which owns the Park Lane casino in London.