Inspired brings in Ian Freeman as CCO

Inspired Entertainment’s long-serving executive Steve Rogers is leaving the company after more than 25 years’ service, with former FSB Tech chief revenue officer Ian Freeman set to replace him.

Freeman will take over as chief commercial officer of Virtuals from 16 November with responsibility for innovation, delivery and growth of Inspired’s Virtual Sports products.

He has over two decades experience in the iGaming sector, most recently serving as chief revenue officer at FSB Tech, where he was involved in successful launches in Ontario and South Africa.

Prior to that, Freeman was vice president of global business development & commercial at IGT PlayDigital, where he was instrumental in the rollout of IGT PlaySports across North America. His career also includes a five-year tenure at Kambi, where he was a member of the executive management team that navigated the company's IPO.

“Ian’s extensive background in the sports betting industry, including leadership roles at Kambi, IGT, and FSBTech as chief revenue officer, is invaluable to our team,” said Inspired Entertainment president and CEO Brooks Pierce. “With a proven track record in commercial, operational, and technical areas, Ian brings the perfect balance of capabilities needed to elevate our Virtual Sports business to the next level.

“Virtual Sports is a key driver of the growth strategy of Inspired and we are excited to add Ian to this key leadership role.”

Freeman succeeds Steve Rogers, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities.

“After 25 years at Inspired Entertainment, Inc. and 15 years leading one of the most talented groups of individuals in the industry, I have decided that it is the right time for me to move on from Inspired with an extremely heavy heart,” said Rogers. “It has been a very tough decision given the immense pleasure that I have experienced over the years as part of a growth story that nobody could have imagined when we set out on our Virtual Sports journey all that time ago.”

Pierce added: “I would like to thank Steve for his many contributions to the company over the years. He has been a big part of our success. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

Shares in Inspired Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:INSE) closed 3.82 per cent lower at $10.84 per share in New York Wednesday.