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888 informs investors of UK and Middle East confidence against regulatory headwinds

SBC News 888 informs investors of UK and Middle East confidence against regulatory headwinds

Regulatory headwinds – both current and forthcoming – were the biggest talking point in 888’s presentation and Q&A on 2022 and Q1 2023 trading results, after the firm declared net losses of £116m. Updating and answering queries from its LSE investors, 888 Chairman, Lord John Mendehlson, asserted that the international gambling group has ‘very clear priorities to deliver a leaner, …

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Lord Mendelsohn leads dicey search for new 888’s new CEO  

SBC News Lord Mendelsohn leads dicey search for new 888’s new CEO  

The Board of 888 Holdings has agreed to maintain Yariv Dafna as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will no longer depart the company on 31 March, 2023. The decision was disclosed to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), further to this morning’s announcement that CEO Itai Pazner had resigned from all executive duties. Shares have plummeted by approximately 20% in the …

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888 appoints Phil Walker as MD of enlarged UK unit

SBC News 888 appoints Phil Walker as MD of enlarged UK unit

888 Holdings has notified media that Phil Walker has been promoted to the ‘expanded role’ of Managing Director of its UK and Ireland business. Walker has formerly served as Managing Director of William Hill, overseeing the day-to-day performance of the heritage betting group’s online and retail units. The appointment sees Walker take on expanded duties, overseeing the performance and operations …

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888 bolsters post-Hills acquisition leadership with new NED appointments

SBC News 888 bolsters post-Hills acquisition leadership with new NED appointments

888holdings has confirmed the appointment of three Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), as the firm looks to consolidate its position following the completed takeover of William Hill. The international gambling group announced this morning that Andrea Gisle Joosen, Andria Vidler and Randy Freer would join the Board as Independent NEDs, each having accumulated experience across a range of sectors.  In the aftermath of …

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888 confirms Yariv Dafna as inbound Group CFO 

SBC News 888 confirms Yariv Dafna as inbound Group CFO 

The board of 888 Holdings has confirmed the inbound appointment of Yariv Dafna as its new Group CFO, replacing long-term incumbent Aviad Kobrine. Back in January, Kobrine confirmed that he would end his 15-year tenure as an 888 corporate and governance executive.   Issuing a filing with the London Stock Exchange, 888 stated that Dafna will join the firm’s executive leadership …

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