Appointment to the Board: Ian was appointed to the Board in September 2018.
Career: Ian is currently Non-executive Director of ASX listed data encryption, privacy and evaluation business IXUP Limited, a Non-executive Director of the Chicago based streaming technology business, Phenix Real Time Solutions Inc., and a Non-executive Director of Weatherbys Limited, providing technology solutions and administrative functions to the global horseracing industry (together with its technology partnership with the British Horseracing Authority, Racing Digital Ltd). Prior to his appointment, Ian was CEO of Sportech plc from 2005 to 2017 and served as CEO of Arena Leisure plc from 2001 to 2005. Last year, Ian retired as Chairman of the National Football Museum, having been a trustee for over a decade.
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 Risk and Compliance Committee
