Derek Hope
North Yorkshire,North Yorkshire
Summary
Results-driven Greyhound Trading Manager with a proven track record in enhancing profitability and optimizing trading strategies. Successfully led teams to implement innovative solutions that improved performance and increased market share. At William Hill, consistently offered competitive prices and first-to-market odds, providing clients with unique betting experiences. Developed a range of greyhound specials that differentiated offerings from competitors.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Greyhound Trading Manager
Evoke
Leeds, North Yorkshire
2005.07 - 2026.02
- Collaborated closely with my team and analysts for informed greyhound trading decisions.
- Devised competitive greyhound pricing strategies to increase William Hill's market share of turnover and profitability.
- Enabled data-driven decision-making through reliable and timely performance reporting.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for improved collaboration in projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of greyhound market trends to inform strategic decision making.
- Oversaw training programmes, enhancing team capabilities in trading practices.
- Worked closely with the Racing Post and William Hill greyhound ambassadors to ensure that William Hill received the maximum possible positive publicity to promote the greyhound product.
- Developed market leading initiatives such as Hotbox, total winning distance markets, fastest outright sectionals markets. All these products have stood the test of time and are have been adopted by other gambling firms.
Racing Manager - Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
GRA
London
2004.01 - 2008.07
- Liaised regularly with Racing Post personnel promoting positive publicity for Wimbledon Stadium and greyhound racing.
- Organised regular race meetings, BAGS meetings and trials.
- Ensured compliance with greyhound racing regulations and guidelines avoiding penalties 100% of the time.
- Worked closely with William Hill and Blue Square directors to ensure the successful, incident free running, of four Greyhound Derby Finals.
- Responsibility for the budgeting of race meetings
- Adhered to ethical code of conduct for gambling.
- Managed the complex relationships between trainers, management, staff, vets and owners
- No meeting was ever lost due to adverse weather or any other factor during my time as Racing Manager
- Willingness to work outside the required hours when and if required.
Racing Manager - Catford Greyhound Stadium
GRA
Catford, London
1999.05 - 2003.12
- My duties and responsibilities were very similar to those outlined in my Wimbledon experience
Asst Racing Manager - Swindon Greyhound Stadium
BS Group
Swindon, Wiltshire
1998.03 - 1999.08
- Swindon was my first introduction to greyhound management. My duties included office administration and the running of race meetings and trials.
- It was first introduction to grading and I quickly realised I had a passion for this part of my job.
Mathematics teacher secondary school
The City of Edinburgh Council
Edinburgh
1996.08 - 1998.03
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Geography
University of St Andrews
St. Andrews 1990.08 - 1994.05
Timeline
Greyhound Trading Manager
Evoke
2005.07 - 2026.02
Racing Manager - Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium
GRA
2004.01 - 2008.07
Racing Manager - Catford Greyhound Stadium
GRA
1999.05 - 2003.12
Asst Racing Manager - Swindon Greyhound Stadium
BS Group
1998.03 - 1999.08
Mathematics teacher secondary school
The City of Edinburgh Council
1996.08 - 1998.03
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Geography
University of St Andrews
1990.08 - 1994.05