Playtech, Everi, and 3 Oaks Gaming are all looking to strengthen their workforces with key hires, given the industry’s constant changing landscape.
Future Anthem
Jessica Wu was named Head of Marketing at Future Anthem. The company’s goal is to continue “record growth” while delivering “ambitious expansion plans”.
After spending two years leading Betway’s Canadian efforts, she joined the AI and game science group. She was responsible for all marketing strategy for the region following the launch of the casino and sportsbook brands in the newly-regulated Ontario market.
Leigh Nissim Future Anthem CEO said that “We are home the brightest minds within the business, and it is a joy to be welcoming Jessica to Future Anthem.”
“She has a wealth of industry and market knowledge and has had success at Betway in North America. She is armed with new and exciting ideas that will help us reach new heights as our global expansion continues.”
Everi
Everi has increased its board of directors with the appointment of Debra Nut. She will join Everi on April 1, 2023.
Nutton was named by the gaming as a member on the Board’s Audit Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee. He also will be a member of its Compensation Committee.
Nutton will fill the Everi’s vacant ninth seat after he has fulfilled the criteria for independent director status under the New York Stock Exchange rules.
“We are thrilled to welcome Debra to Everi, and believe that her distinguished record in gaming achievements and leadership make them an exceptional addition to our Board of Directors,” stated Michael Rumbolz.
“We look forward gaining her insight and counsel as we continue to concentrate on products and services that make our customers more efficient, and more profit-oriented.
“Debra joins our team at a opportune moment to help with the vast growth opportunities that we anticipate will elevate Everi to greater prominence in the coming years.”
3 Oaks Gaming
3 Oaks Gaming is an online casino content developer and Victoria Vashukevich has been named Head of Account Management by the company’s Isle of Man headquarters.
She will be responsible for overseeing the distributor’s client base, which 3 Oaks hopes to continue “to grow exponentially” over the next weeks and months.
Sebastian Damian commented that 3 Oaks Gaming is entering exciting times. “We are growing as a distributor while actively expanding our Isle of Man staff,” he said.
“To keep this track, we need to expand our team with qualified people and staff. It is crucial that 3 Oaks hires the right people to ensure its success. Vika’s new role as Head of Account Management will be a significant improvement and I look forward working with her.”
Air Dice
Air Dice, an igaming company, has strengthened its senior management team after Rocio Moitino was appointed Sales Director for Latin America.
It is hoped that Rocio will be able to help the group reach its goals in the region this year and beyond. He is known for his “extensive” sales, marketing, customer management and commercial expertise.
Erkki Nickunen, partner and CBDO at Air Dice stated: “This is an exciting time for Air Dice as we are aiming to very large growth figures through this year and in the upcoming years and this will enable our brand to enter many new markets within the LatAm region.”
Playtech
Playtech confirmed the appointment Chris McGinnis as group Chief Financial Officer to the NorthStar Gaming board. This was effective March 3, 2023.
This is the second of two recent transactions. The first saw NorthStar Gaming make a strategic investment in NorthStar Gaming. The reverse takeover of Baden Resources was completed. NorthStar Gaming Holdings, which is now listed on the Canadian TSX Venture Exchange, was subsequently renamed.
