London-listed gaming supplier Playtech has announced the appointment of John Gleasure as non-executive chairman.
Gleasure joins the board of Playtech with immediate effect as a non-executive director and is expected to be elected as chairman at the company’s next annual general meeting in May, replacing long-serving chairman Brian Mattingley.
“We are very pleased to welcome John to our Board as a new Non-executive Director and Chairman Elect,” said Mattingley. “John’s significant experience and knowledge will be a tremendous asset for Playtech as it continues its transformation into a predominantly pure-play B2B business. I look forward to giving him every support during this period of transition.”
Gleasure boasts a wealth of experience in sport and media, having founded Perform Group, later rebranded to DAZN, where he continues to serve as a non-executive director. He is also a non-executive director at The Sporting News and until recently served as its executive chairman.
“I am delighted to be joining Playtech at such a pivotal moment in its history,” said Gleasure. “Playtech is a unique and highly innovative business, underpinned by market-leading technology and relationships with the world’s leading gambling operators. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead, and I look forward to working with everyone at Playtech to drive forward its strategy and create further value for our shareholders.”
Shares in Playtech plc. (LSE:PTEC) were trading 0.54 per cent lower at 739.00 pence per share in London Wednesday morning.