Daniel Sebag retires as CFO of Amaya Inc

Further to today’s corporate update on its revised full-year 2016 guidance, the governance of Toronto TSX-listed Amaya Inc has informed stakeholders and the media that Daniel Sebag has retired from his leadership role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Sebag leaves Amaya following ten years’ service as Amaya’s first ever CFO. Announcing his departure, Amaya governance stated that Sebag had played a critical role during key stages in the firms history,  helping Amaya transition from a start-up to a global leading online gambling operator through its $5 billion acquisition of Rational Group assets in 2014.

Amaya governance has informed that it has begun its executive search for Sebag’s replacement appointing Spencer Stuart as its recruitment lead, advising Amaya boards on candidate selection.

Issuing a corporate statement Divyesh Gadhia, Chairman of the Board of Amaya Inc, commented on the departure of Sebag; “Daniel has been a passionate and dedicated steward of Amaya’s growth into a global gaming leader and helping to position it for the future. On behalf of the company”.I would like to thank him for his contributions over the years. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”

“I would like to thank him for his contributions over the years. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”