Inspired Entertainment names ex-William Hill executive as CFO

Inspired Entertainment has appointed James Richardson as chief financial officer (CFO) and chief accounting officer, effective 1 January 2025.

Richardson joins Inspired after five years with the Manchester Airports Group, where he most recently served as finance director and oversaw the financial operations for London Stansted and East Midlands airports.

His appointment at Inspired marks Richardson’s return to the industry, having previously spent just under two years as CFO of Online at William Hill in Gibraltar.

“We are thrilled to welcome James to the Inspired Entertainment team,” said Inspired CEO Brooks Pierce.

“James’s extensive background in financial reporting and governance for both US and UK publicly listed businesses, his strong financial management and his proven track record for driving growth, value creation, and technical accounting expertise make him an ideal fit for our company as we continue to execute our strategic initiatives and deliver value to our shareholders.

“The combination of James’s leadership and experience across multiple sectors, particularly the gaming industry, will allow him to make an immediate contribution.”

Richardson said of his new role: “I am excited to join Inspired Entertainment and contribute to its next phase of growth.

“I look forward to working with the talented team at Inspired to build on the Company’s strong foundation and its ongoing expansion of its digital vertical in order to drive continued growth and success.”

Shares in Inspired Entertainment Inc (NASDAQ:INSE) gained 1.60 per cent higher to close at $10.15 per share in New York Thursday.