Sports betting supplier Kambi has confirmed the appointment of Brian Dean as the company’s new chief people officer.

Dean will oversee all aspects of the company’s global people strategy, including the development of its talent and leadership capabilities and diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Dean joins Kambi after six years as chief people and operations officer at Italian sports betting and gaming operator SKS365.

“I am delighted to welcome Brian to Kambi as chief people officer. His appointment underscores our belief that people are at the heart of Kambi’s success,” said Kambi CEO Werner Becher. “As we establish ourselves as the home of premium sports betting solutions, having someone of Brian’s calibre and experience in this critical role will ensure we can both attract and retain the best talent in the industry to drive the company forward.”

Dean added: “I am thrilled to join Kambi at such an exciting time in its journey. The company’s emphasis on innovation and its people-first approach deeply resonated with me. I look forward to working closely with Werner and the leadership team to build on Kambi’s strong foundation and cultivate a workplace culture where employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.”

Shares in Kambi Group plc (STO:KAMBI) were trading 2.50 per cent higher at SEK119.00 per share in Stockholm Tuesday morning.