National responsible gambling charity GamCare has announced that Sir Ian Prosser, the former Chairman and Chief Executive of Bass Plc, has been appointed Chairman of the charity, replacing Anthony Jennens who died earlier this year. Knighted in 1995, the chartered accountant has a long and distinguished business career predominantly in the brewing and hospitality industry. He is also active on …
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Aideen Shortt has joined Random Consulting, an independent firm founded by Mario Galea dedicated to adding value to a wide range of companies in the gambling industry. In her new role of Partner Consultant, Shortt will bring 15 years of industry experience and established relationships, and her contribution complements the existing skillset in the company, reinforcing Random Consulting’s unique position …
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Online casino group Mr Green & Co has appointed Per Norman as its new CEO, and will replace Mikael Pawlo after the listed group’s AGM on 23 April. Norman has extensive experience from such positions as CEO and Deputy CEO of Boxer, SES-Sirius and MTG, and he has been a Board member of Mr Green & Co AB since 2014. …
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Suresh Vaghjiani, director of Optimal Payments’ Card Services division, has been elected to the Advisory Board of the Emerging Payments Association (EPA). The EPA is an organisation set up to help shape the future of emerging payments. Its mission is to make the UK a global leader in payments innovation by attracting investment capital and creating a hospitable regulatory environment …
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Horseracing broadcaster and data supplier SIS has appointed former Ladbrokes and Betfair executive Paul Witten as Commercial Director. Witten joins SIS from Tipp24, the German lottery business and is tasked with making SIS’s planned growth initiatives a success and will enhance the strength of its core video and data into retail betting products. His key responsibilities will include strengthening the …
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Sportsbook platform provider FSB Technology has installed Richard Thorp as its new Business Development Director. Thorp, who has worked in a variety of senior roles within the gaming industry for almost 20 years, is charged with managing FSB Tech’s commercial efforts and sales pipeline. His appointment follows successful bids from FSB to provide sports betting solutions to Genting and The …
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Lucy Buckley, a rising executive at Inspired Gaming Group, supplier of SBG Video Lottery and Virtual Sports, has been recognised in Global Gaming Business’s “40 under 40” list. As an additional accolade, Buckley has been promoted from Marketing Director to a new role as Director of Strategy and Communications at Inspired, in recognition for her contribution to the business over the …
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Casino and bingo entertainment provider The Rank Group has appointed Mark Jones to the position of Managing Director for Grosvenor Casinos. Jones, 54, joined The Rank Group Plc in 2009 and is currently Managing Director of Mecca Bingo. Prior to this he has held a number of senior management posts in the leisure industry, including chief executive of Pizza Hut …
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Experienced gaming industry executive James Boje has been appointed to the post of Managing Director for Aristocrat’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region, subject to receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals. In a gaming career spanning almost 30 years, Boje has held senior executive positions for some of the most respected brands in the industry, encompassing slot operations, manufacturing, machine …
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Gaming testing laboratory BMM Testlabs has appointed Louise Dionne as Business Development Manager, Lotteries. Dionne arrives at BMM with 8 years of gaming experience and an in-depth knowledge of the lottery industry. Drew Pawlak, SVP Business Development Americas commented: “We are very pleased to have someone of Louise’s calibre join our team. Her expertise in the Lottery sector is invaluable …
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