Appointment to the Board: Ian was appointed to the Board in September 2018.
Career: Ian currently serves as a Non-executive Director of DataWorks Group Limited, an ASX-listed company specializing in data encryption, privacy, and evaluation technologies. He is also Vice Chairman of Weatherbys Limited, which delivers technology solutions and administrative services to the global horseracing industry. This includes its strategic technology partnership with the British Horseracing Authority through Racing Digital Ltd. Previously, Ian was Chief Executive Officer of Sportech plc from 2005 to 2017, and CEO of Arena Leisure plc from 2001 to 2005. In 2022, Ian retired as Chairman of the National Football Museum, following more than a decade of service as a trustee.
Skills, competences and experience: Ian brings 25 years of leadership experience in the global gaming, technology and sporting sectors. In particular, he has significant knowledge of the US, Canadian, Australian and European markets, having led strategic initiatives in the regions during this time. Ian has been licensed by regulators in several countries and is also a Chartered Accountant.
Board Committees: Chair of the Audit Committee, member of the Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee and Sustainability & Compliance Committee
