– UK – Playtech plc (LSE: PTEC), the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, announces that as previously indicated in its statement of 29 August 2013, Roger Withers has resigned as a director and retired from the Board of the Company.
The Company will retain Mr. Withers as an adviser on industry matters until the end of September 2014.
Previously the Senior Non-executive Director of the Company, Alan Jackson has been appointed Non-executive Chairman with immediate effect. Mr. Jackson has been a member of the Playtech Board since 2006 and is an experienced Non-executive Director and Chairman. He is currently Chairman of The Restaurant Group plc and Deputy Chairman and Senior Non-executive Director of Redrow plc.
Playtech is also pleased to announce the appointment of Hilary Stewart-Jones as a Non-executive Director with immediate effect. She will chair the Board’s Risk & Compliance Committee and Remuneration Committee and sit on the Audit Committee.
Ms. Stewart-Jones is a leading international expert in gaming law and has over 15 years’ experience advising companies on gaming related issues. Ms. Stewart-Jones is a qualified solicitor and will be leaving the partnership of DLA Piper to take up her appointment but will remain a consultant with the firm. Prior to joining DLA Piper, Ms. Stewart-Jones spent five years as in-house head of the gambling division at Ladbrokes plc, before joining Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP as a Partner in 2000.
Alan Jackson, Non-executive Chairman of Playtech, commented: “On behalf of the Board and Playtech’s shareholders, I thank Roger for his substantial contribution to the growth of the Company. Roger has been a highly valued member of the Board and instrumental to Playtech’s significant success.
“I am also delighted to welcome Hilary as a Non-executive Director. She brings a wealth of gaming sector knowledge which will enable her to make a significant contribution to the Company and its future growth.”
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM services.
The Group’s capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has some 3,000 employees located in 12 countries. Its leading gaming applications include casino, bingo, sports betting, poker, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds games.
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