888 Holdings plc Appointment of Chief Strategy Officer
November 12 2020 - 2:00AM
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888 Holdings plc
12 November 2020
12 November 2020
888 Holdings Public Limited Company
('888' or the 'Group')
Appointment of Chief Strategy Officer to support 888's long-term
growth plans
888 , one of the world's leading online gaming entertainment and
solutions providers, is delighted to announce the appointment of
Vaughan Lewis in the newly created role of Chief Strategy Officer
('CSO'). Vaughan will join the Group in early 2021.
Vaughan joins 888 from Flutter Entertainment Plc where he held
the position of transformation lead for the international business
following its acquisition of The Stars Group in May 2020. Prior to
that he held the roles of SVP of Communications at The Stars Group
and Director of Corporate Development at Sky Betting & Gaming.
Previously, he was an equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley
specializing in betting and gaming companies. Vaughan holds a BA in
Economics from Durham University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Reporting to CEO, Itai Pazner, Vaughan will support Itai in the
development of the Group's long-term strategy and will be
responsible for strategic business development including M&A
origination and execution. In addition, Vaughan will be responsible
for investor relations, working closely with the CFO to develop the
Group's investor relations strategy.
Itai Pazner, CEO of 888 commented: "We are delighted to welcome
Vaughan as 888's first CSO. Vaughan is a highly experienced gaming
industry professional with a wealth of relevant expertise across
both strategic development and investor relations. I have no doubt
that his skills and background will support 888 to identify and
deliver further growth opportunities over the coming years.
Vaughan Lewis, 888's incoming Chief Strategy Officer commented:
"888 is a company I have long admired, since my time as an equity
analyst. 888's unmatched scalable technology, coupled with its
strong brand and marketing expertise have supported its growth to
become an industry leader, and provide a powerful platform that
underpins the Group's significant continued growth potential. I am
delighted to join a great team and to help drive forward the
compelling growth opportunities that lie ahead."
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Contacts and enquiries
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Notes to Editors:
888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or
the "Group") is one of the world's most popular online gaming
entertainment and solutions providers. 888's mission is to supply
its customers with innovative and market-leading online gaming
products, above all in a safe and secure environment.
888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry
since foundation in 1997, providing to players and B2B partners an
always innovative and world-class online gaming experience. At the
heart of 888's business is its proprietary gaming technology and
associated platforms.
During 2019 888 was named Casino Operator of the Year at the
prestigious EGR industry awards and, in 2020, the company was proud
to be recognised at the 2020 Gaming Intelligence awards as winner
in the Casino Operator of the Year category.
The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under
the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which
provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an
online gaming presence and monetise their own brands.
888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online
gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places where people
can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part of an online
community that shares common interests. 888's strong and trusted
brands are all accessible through www.888.com .
Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/ .
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