Ardent Leisure Group announced the resignation of Mr. Simon Kelly as the Group's Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Mr. Geoff Richardson, the Group's Chief Financial Officer will assume the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer immediately. The Board will promptly commence the search for a new Chief Executive Officer.

Following Mr. Kelly's resignation, Mr. Brad Richmond (non-executive director) will assume responsibility for overseeing Main Event until the previously announced search for a US-based CEO for this business is complete. Brad has extensive operational experience in the leisure and entertainment sectors in the United States, and will work actively with the existing management team to drive the Main Event business and implement the strategy that has been agreed with the Board.