888 Holdings plc Directorate Change (9276Q)
March 03 2021 - 1:00AM
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RNS Number : 9276Q
888 Holdings plc
03 March 2021
3(rd) March 2021
888 Holdings Plc
("888" or "the Group")
Directorate Change
888 (LSE: 888), one of the world's leading online betting and
gaming companies, announces that Lord Jonathan (Jon) Mendelsohn
will take up the role of Chair on 31(st) March 2021, further to the
Group's announcement on 23 September 2020 which stated that he had
joined 888 as Chair Designate.
Brian Mattingley has informed the company of his intention to
take the role of Chair of Playtech. It has been mutually agreed
that Brian will remain a member of the Board and Chair until 31(st)
March 2021, and will remain available as a consultant to 888,
before taking up the new role as Chair of Playtech from June
2021.
Jon joined the Board in September 2020 and has been serving as a
Non-Executive Director, and on the Remuneration Committee and Audit
Committee, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities from
Brian.
Brian Mattingley, Non-Executive Chairman of 888, commented:
"It has been a great privilege to Chair 888 and serve its
stakeholders during more than 15 years with the Group. I am
personally very pleased that someone of Jon's experience and
calibre will succeed me as Chair and I look forward to following
the progress of the Group."
Jon Mendelsohn, Non-Executive Director of 888 and Chair
Designate, commented: "I would like to thank Brian for his
extensive contribution to the Group, and for the time we have spent
together to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities, and I
wish him well in his new opportunity. I am looking forward to
continuing to work with the Board and the management team to
deliver the Group's growth strategy and generate further
stakeholder value."
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Enquiries and further information:
888 Holdings Plc +350 200 49 800
Itai Pazner, Chief Executive Officer
Yariv Dafna, Chief Financial Officer
Hudson Sandler - 888@hudsonsandler.com
Alex Brennan
Bertie Berger
Andy Richards +44(0) 207 796 4133
About 888 Holdings Plc:
888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or
the "Group") is one of the world's leading online betting and
gaming companies. 888's mission is to develop state-of-the-art
technology and products that provide fun, fair and safe digital
gambling products to players globally. Safer gambling is a core
focus for the Group and, a t the beginning of 2020, 888 launched
its 'Safer. Better. Together' safer gambling strategy and
commitments.
888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry
since foundation in 1997, leveraging its proprietary technology to
provide to players and B2B partners an innovative and world-class
online gaming experience.
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. In 2020, 888 also won two prestigious awards for its
poker platform at the 2020 Poker Listings Operator Awards in the
Most Improved Software and Best Beginner Software categories.
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 in a safe and
responsible manner.
888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online
betting and 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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