New leadership era at Jackpotjoy plc

Jackpotjoy plc has advised the resignation of chief executive officer Andy McIver.

Under a new management structure Neil Goulden, currently serving as Chairman of the company, will become executive Chairman responsible for leading the development and execution of the Company’s long term strategy.

In addition, Simon Wykes has been appointed as group managing director primarily working with the company’s senior management teams across its three business segments – Jackpotjoy, Vera&John, and Mandalay. He will also join the Board.

Wykes joins Jackpotjoy plc having just completed an external consultancy role with Ladbrokes Coral on their merger integration plans. He previously served as chief executive officer of Gala Leisure, managing director at Gala Coral Group and managing director of Rank Group.

He also serves as a non-executive director for both Leisure Electronics Ltd and Wexel Gaming.

“Simon is a highly-experienced executive with an extensive knowledge of the bingo sector and considerable expertise in managing high-volume consumer businesses,” Goulden commented. “His experience in the digitalisation of gaming businesses will be invaluable in achieving synergies across our main business segments and to drive the future growth of the group.

McIver will remain with the company until the end of January 2018 to ensure a smooth transition.