888 Holdings plc Appointment of Senior Independent Director (4780S)
17 March 2021 - 6:00PM
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888 Holdings plc
17 March 2021
17 March 2021
888 Holdings Plc
("888" or "the Group")
Appointment of Senior Independent Director
888 (LSE: 888), one of the world's leading online betting and
gaming companies, is pleased to announce that Anne de Kerckhove has
been appointed as Senior Independent Director with immediate
effect.
Anne has been a Non-executive Director of the Company since 28
November 2017 and chairs its Nominations Committee.
Anne is currently the CEO of Freespee - a fast growing company
in the conversational commerce space. Previously, she was the CEO
of Iron Capital and the Managing Director EMEA for Videology,
Global Director of Reed Elsevier, and COO and International
Managing Director at Inspired Gaming Group. Ms. de Kerckhove is an
angel investor and mentor for early-stage start-ups and
entrepreneurial funds including CRE and Daphni. She holds a
Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and an MBA from INSEAD.
In addition to chairing the Company's Nominations Committee, Anne
is a member of the Company's Remuneration Committee and Audit
Committee.
Commenting on the appointment, 888's Chairman, Brian Mattingley,
said:
"With her extensive experience as an entrepreneur and investor,
as well as her strong track record on the Board and its Committees,
Anne is a real asset for 888 as it continues to grow and pursue its
strategic objectives. I am delighted that she has agreed to take on
the Senior Independent Director role."
This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11R.
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Enquiries and further information:
888 Holdings Plc +350 200 49 800
Brian Mattingley, Chairman
Itai Pazner, Chief Executive Officer
Yariv Dafna, Chief Financial Officer
Hudson Sandler - 888@hudsonsandler.com
Alex Brennan
Bertie Berger
Andy Richards +44(0) 207 796 4133
About 888 Holdings Plc:
888 Holdings plc (and together with its subsidiaries, "888" or
the "Group") is one of the world's leading online betting and
gaming companies. 888 listed on the on the Main market of the
London Stock Exchange in 1997. 888's mission is to supply its
customers with innovative and market-leading online betting and
gaming products, above all in a safe and secure environment. Safer
gambling is a core focus for the Group and, a t the beginning of
2020, 888 launched its 'Safer. Better. Together' safer gambling
strategy and commitments.
888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry
since foundation in 1997, leveraging its proprietary technology to
provide to players and B2B partners an innovative and world-class
online gaming experience.
During 2019 888 was named Casino Operator of the Year at the
prestigious EGR industry awards and, in 2020, the company was proud
to be recognised at the 2020 Gaming Intelligence awards as winner
in the Casino Operator of the Year category. In 2020, 888 also won
two prestigious awards for its poker platform at the 2020 Poker
Listings Operator Awards in the Most Improved Software and Best
Beginner Software categories.
The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under
the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which
provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an
online gaming presence and monetise their own brands in a safe and
responsible manner.
888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online
betting and gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places
where people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part
of an online community that shares common interests. 888's strong
and trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com .
Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/ .
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