Paddy Power Head of Advertising KEN ROBERTSON is leaving the company after nearly two decades in the gaming industry, "having built the brand an infamous reputation for marketing mischief." He said, "I've massively enjoyed 18 mischief-filled years building one of Ireland's and the U.K.'s edgiest, most politically incorrect brands" (THE DRUM, 6/29). ... Williams Martini Racing announced DAVE REDDING as team manager. He will join the team on July 17. Redding joins Williams with over 30 years of experience in Formula 1, most recently at McLaren as team manager. With Williams, he will be responsible for the overall management of the operational and sporting aspects of the team. Williams Sporting Manager STEVE NIELSEN will leave the company on July 31 (Williams Martini). ... National League North side AFC Telford United announced former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender ROB EDWARDS as manager. Edwards will "take his first full managerial role at New Bucks Head" (NON LEAGUE DAILY, 7/2).
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