Central European betting operator STS has appointed Radim Haluza as its next chief executive officer.
Haluza assumes his new role on 1 January alongside his existing position as chief executive of Entain CEE, the central and eastern European subsidiary of London-listed Entain.
He replaces incumbent chief executive Mateusz Juroszek (pictured), who will take on the role of chairman of STS following the acquisition of the business by Entain, Czech investment firm EMMA Capital, and the Juroszek family.
The partners agreed a deal to acquire STS for £750 million in June.
“Changes in the STS S.A. management aim to sort out the structure and operations within the company and Entain CEE,” said Juroszek. “I will continue to be actively involved in the development of Poland’s largest sports betting companies – nothing is going to change in this respect. My primary activities at the moment are to focus on strategic goals and oversee their implementation both at STS and Entain CEE.
“Operational management will instead be the task of Radim Haluza. Our priority is to continue to grow in Poland – where the betting market is growing dynamically – and to exploit opportunities for growth across the region with Entain CEE.”
In addition to his role new role as chairman of STS, Juroszek will also serve on the board of directors of Entain CEE as a 10 per cent stakeholder.
Haluza is currently CEO of Entain CEE and SuperSport, Croatia’s largest gaming and sportsbook operator.
Shares in Entain plc. (LSE:ENT) were trading 1.15 per cent higher at 988.40 pence per share in London early Monday morning.