Gordon Moody, the gambling harm treatment provider, has appointed Jon Murray as its new chief executive officer following a period of interim leadership at the organisation.
Claire Arnold has simultaneously been confirmed as the charity’s new chair of trustees, filling a position left vacant after the death of Nazir Badat.
Badat had been connected with the residential gambling harms treatment organisation since 2022, and his passing created a significant leadership gap at the top of the charity.
Arnold brings considerable institutional knowledge to the chair role, having already served as a trustee at Gordon Moody for the past five years.
Murray’s appointment as permanent CEO follows six months in which he served the organisation as interim managing director, taking on key leadership responsibilities throughout that period.
During his interim tenure, Murray is credited with helping to develop new integrated treatment pathways and expanding digital engagement across the organisation.
He also helped strengthen operational and clinical structures across the UK and further afield, while contributing to the development of Gordon Moody’s gambling therapy services.
Arnold commented on her appointment: “Gordon Moody plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm. I am honoured to take on the role of chair and look forward to working with Jon, the board and the wider team as the organisation enters an exciting new phase of development, innovation and growth.”
Murray reflected on the six-month period ahead of his permanent appointment, saying: “We have made significant progress in strengthening our services, developing new pathways into support, and positioning the organisation for long-term sustainability and impact. I am incredibly proud of our dedicated team and the life-changing work they deliver every day.”
Murray had already begun repositioning Gordon Moody for what the organisation itself is describing as “the next phase of growth and impact” before his permanent role was confirmed.
The leadership changes come at a significant time for Gordon Moody, which previously received £4.5m through voluntary industry contributions distributed by GambleAware, according to 2024/25 accounts.
That funding model has since been replaced by a statutory levy system, with GambleAware ceasing operations and the NHS now administering funds available to gambling harms treatment providers.
Gordon Moody and fellow harms body GamCare had both previously raised concerns about the potential negative impact of the uncertain transition on their ongoing work.
