Evoke Announces Board Leadership Change
The board of directors for evoke announced an immediate change in its top non-executive leadership. Lord Jon Mendelsohn has stepped down as Chair and Non-Executive Director after more than five years with the company. The board immediately named Mark Summerfield as the permanent Non-Executive Chair and Anne de Kerckhove as the permanent Deputy Chair.
New Leadership and Committee Shifts
Mark Summerfield, who joined the board in September 2019, steps into the role of permanent Non-Executive Chair immediately. Summerfield previously chaired the Audit & Risk Committee and the Gaming Compliance Committee. With his promotion, he will step down as the Audit & Risk Committee Chair. Limor Ganot will take over the role on an interim basis.
Anne de Kerckhove was appointed as the permanent Deputy Chair. Kerckhove joined the board in November 2017 and will continue as the Senior Independent Director. She also chairs the Nominations Committee and the ESG Committee.
Mendelsohn Reflects on Transformation
Lord Jon Mendelsohn’s departure follows a period of major change, including his tenure as interim Executive Chair from January to October 2023. He oversaw the company’s acquisition of William Hill International and helped develop its long-term growth strategy.
Mendelsohn commented that it was the “right time” to hand over leadership after overseeing the business’s transformation into one of the world’s leading betting and gaming companies. He noted his pride in the company’s achievements and thanked the executive team and board for their commitment.
CEO Per Widerström thanked Mendelsohn for his “exceptional leadership” and support during Widerström’s own transition into the business. Widerström stated that Summerfield has strong institutional knowledge of the company and its strategy, positioning him ideally to guide the board through its next phase of growth. Summerfield, in turn, expressed enthusiasm about working closely with the board and executive team, including Deputy Chair de Kerckhove, to deliver on the company’s strategy.
Evoke is scheduled to announce its Q3 Trading Update on October 28, 2025.
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