Playtech Chairman Brian Mattingley Steps Down
Brian Mattingley, who has led Playtech as chairman since 2021, has announced his decision to step down. After nearly four years in the role, Mattingley will remain in position for a few more months to oversee a smooth transition before officially retiring.
A Key Figure in Playtech’s Growth
Before joining Playtech, Mattingley was CEO of 888 Holdings, where he built a reputation for strong leadership in the gaming sector. During his time at Playtech, he played a crucial role in driving financial growth and strategic expansion. His tenure saw:
- The sale of Snaitech, one of Playtech’s major assets.
- A restructured partnership with Caliplay.
- The company’s transition toward a B2B-focused business model.
While some reports mentioned shareholder dissatisfaction with executive compensation policies, there’s no indication that this played a role in Mattingley’s decision. Instead, he emphasized that now is the right time to step away, allowing Playtech to move forward under new leadership.
“It has been an absolute privilege to serve as Chair of Playtech and to help steward the company through an important phase of growth and transition,” Mattingley shared, expressing confidence in the company’s future.
Playtech’s Leadership Reshuffle
Mattingley’s exit comes alongside broader corporate governance changes at Playtech. As part of these shifts:
- Linda Marston-Weston will chair the newly formed Sustainability and Compliance Committee.
- Samy Reeb will take over as head of the Compensation Committee.
- Anna Massion is stepping down as non-executive director and chair of the Compensation Committee.
Beyond Europe and other key markets, Playtech has been expanding its footprint in the United States. The company entered the regulated U.S. online gaming space in August 2020, launching casino games through Bet365 in New Jersey.
Today, Playtech has offices in Atlantic City and New York and continues to focus on its B2B operations across the Americas.
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