With plenty of comings and goings around the industry, allow CasinoBeats to give you the rundown on a number of recent manoeuvres.
BGO
BGO Entertainment, the multi-brand gaming firm launched in 2012, has appointed Mark Quayle as chief executive officer as the group looks to expand its operation to Gibraltar.
Formerly head of UK operations for the Kindred Group, Quayle brings over 17 years of
industry experience having joined Betdirect back in 2003 before it was acquired by 32Red in 2006.
Alex Holt, co-founder of BGO, said: “It’s great to have Mark on board and we’re looking
forward to working with him as we take the business to the next level.
“Mark was an integral and valued part of the management team who successfully grew the 32Red brand and we’re confident his experience with such a large casino operator will be a huge asset to BGO.”
DraftKings
DraftKings has named Jennifer Aguiar its new chief compliance officer, an executive level position that reports directly to the company’s co-founder, CEO and chairman Jason Robins.
Replacing Tim Dent as CCO, Aguiar will be responsible for overseeing corporate compliance and enterprise risk management. She will ensure DraftKings’ compliance with all US and international licensing requirements related to daily fantasy sports, sports betting and igaming, among other responsibilities.
“Jennifer has been an instrumental asset to our organisation, successfully navigating the company through the emergence of daily fantasy sports and the state-by-state licensing and regulatory process,” noted Robins.
“The compliance framework developed by Jennifer has been a critical element in positioning DraftKings to enter new states quickly following the legalisation of sports betting and igaming. She has created a culture of compliance at DraftKings and will continue to play a pivotal role in the company’s growth.”
Svenska Spel
Svenska Spel has appointed Christina Kilström as head of sales and marketing for its ‘Tur‘ lottery and games division.
Kilström joins Svenska Spel’s senior management having most recently served as marketing and communications director of the ‘Stockholmsmässan‘ exhibition center in Stockholm.
Anna Romboli, business area manager for Svenska Spel Tur, stated: “I am very happy to welcome Christina Kilström to the dream factory Svenska Spel Tur. Her experience in customer experience, digital development, sales and brands from Coca-Cola, eBay, Vattenfall and most recently Stockholmsmässan will be a great asset.
“It’s an exciting time where strong brands and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing world and new customer habits are more important than ever. I also look forward to Christina with her background in digital transformation to contribute with agile and inclusive leadership.”
BetGames.TV
Thomas Aigner has been named as head of sales at BetGames.TV as the group vows to embark upon ambitious expansion plans throughout 2021.
In the role, Aigner, who joins the live dealer betting games supplier from Playtech Sports, will oversee the development and execution of the studio’s sales strategy for existing and new markets.
Andreas Koeberl, BetGames.TV CEO, commented: “Welcoming Thomas on board is a real coup for us. His experience and industry insight will no doubt prove invaluable for all of us at BetGames.TV – and I’m very excited to get started together.
“His hands-on mentality, authenticity and reliability are just the kind of values we encourage here, so he’ll fit right in as we continue our expansion globally.”
