White Hat Gaming has appointed Leon Thomas as its new Chief Commercial Officer, tasked with overseeing sales, marketing, and partnerships as the company seeks to expand in regulated markets globally.
With over 20 years of expertise in the gaming sector, Thomas has held prominent roles at several major operators, including Hard Rock Digital, Entain, and tombola. His most recent position was Vice President International at Hard Rock Digital, where he spearheaded the company's entry into Canada, the Netherlands, and Mexico. Additionally, he served as Group Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Entain before transitioning to Managing Director for its Canadian brands, such as Sports Interaction. Thomas has also built a reputation for growing B2B businesses within regulated regions, particularly during his time at the online casino software firm Microgaming and the instant win games company IWG.
This new leadership comes at a time when many platform suppliers are consolidating, prompting operators to reassess their technology needs. White Hat Gaming aims to attract operators opting out of consolidating providers or those discontinuing specific products, alongside businesses eager to launch or expand in regulated environments globally.
Phil Gelvan, CEO of White Hat Gaming, praised Thomas’s experience, stating, "Leon has sat on both sides of the table. He has run operator businesses and scaled B2B suppliers, so he knows exactly what operators need from a platform partner. He is the right person to lead our commercial growth across regulated markets worldwide."
In response to his new role, Thomas expressed enthusiasm, stating, "I’m excited to join White Hat Gaming as the company embarks on its latest evolution. My focus will be on partnering with operators who need greater reliability and scale, and helping brands launch with confidence in regulated markets anywhere in the world.
