Frankie & Benny’s owner Restaurant Group Plc said on Wednesday it has appointed Andy Hornby, co-chief operating officer of GVC Holdings PLC, as its new chief executive.

Earlier, Sky News had reported Hornby’s appointment, and said the board of Restaurant Group had identified Hornby as its preferred candidate, prompting him to tender his resignation at GVC Holdings, the betting chain of Ladbrokes.

GVC Holdings declined to comment on the Sky News report.