RE: New Directors26 Jul 2023 15:15
Art from his linked in page jog on mate IMHO
Chief Executive Officer - Allwyn ⬅️
SAZKA Group
Jun 2021 - Present2 years 2 months
London, England, United Kingdom
CEO of Allwyn, The SAZKA Group's UK entity. The Sazka Group is one of the fastest growing European lottery companies with household brands in Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, and Italy. More than €17bn worth of wagers were placed with our companies in 2019. Our primary focus is on lotteries with a secondary focus on digital and sports betting. We hold leading positions in each market supported by iconic, trusted brands and unrivalled distribution networks with 63 thousand points of sale and through our digital platforms. Our long-term licences provide us with significant renewal advantages. The SAZKA Group has a strong focus on responsible gaming. Player protection is in our DNA. We are firmly embedded in the societies where we operate and we are a significant taxpayer and contributor to charities and good causes in all our markets. 100% of our revenue is regulated and our activities are supervised by numerous regulators worldwide including many EU countries, Switzerland and Australia. The Company is owned by an international investment group KKCG.‘
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About
Proven 30 plus years of business experience, from newspaper journalism, successful £bn IPO of digital start-up to managing the Government betting and gaming group The Tote. Latterly CEO and Chairman of diverse range of public and private businesses for Tavistock Group. Present day, leading Allwyn as Chief Executive Officer, the UK entity for The Sazka Group, Europe's largest lottery operator.
Accomplishments
Launched first internet editions of Trinity Mirror Group Titles
Co-founded Lineone, News International and News Corp JV
Key exec in flotation of United Pan-Europe Communications at $1Bn
Built and co-founded ChelloMedia, recently sold to AMC Networks for over $1Bn
As Joint Managing Director of the Tote, privatised Government owned business in 2011
Initiated and manage portfolio of investments for Tavistock Group delivering significant £mm returns
Chaired AMRAC horse racing rights, betting and gaming B2B to generate substantial shareholder returns
Completed turnaround of DCD Media Plc - global distributor of TV entertainment content
Oversight of Tavistock Group investment into Ultimate Finance Group, fast growing SME lender
Expertise
Strong people person with variety of senior management skills focused on gaming sector. Broad based commercial skill set from a variety of successful blue chip business. Natural entrepreneur comfortable in start-up or mature business environment. Rich in intentional business experience, energetic and passionate business leader.