Betting and gaming operator evoke has established a new technology committee to provide board-level oversight of major technological investments.

The new committee will be chaired by non-executive director Susan Standiford and includes non-executive directors Limor Ganot and Ori Shaked as members.

The committee is tasked with overseeing evoke’s major technological investments and initiatives to ensure alignment with the company’s overall business strategy, risk management and operational effectiveness.

“In a world where technology is evolving at break-neck speed and in an industry where technology leadership is a core driver of sustainable success, our Technology Committee will play an important role in strengthening the Board’s governance and long-term strategy development,” said Jon Mendelsohn, chairman of evoke.

“The Committee will focus on providing transparency and insight across our product, technology, data and operational initiatives as well as informing the Board and executive leadership on technology trends with the potential to shape the Group’s long-term competitive advantages.”

Shares in evoke plc (LSE:EVOK) were trading 0.35 per cent lower at 56.20 pence per share in London Wednesday morning.