Appointment of Non-Executive Director

RNS Number : 7008X

888 Holdings plc

28 November 2017

 

28 November 2017

888 Holdings Public Limited Company

('888', the 'Company')

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

888, one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne de Kerckhove as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Anne is currently the CEO of Iron - a startup studio specialized in digital subscription - where she also spearheads Iron Capital. Previously, Anne was the Managing Director EMEA for Videology, Global Director of Reed Elsevier, and COO and International Managing Director at Inspired Gaming Group. Anne is also an angel investor and mentor for early-stage startups and entrepreneurial funds including Metail, CRE and Daphni, and holds board positions with 7digital, WeMoms and Snowite.

Anne will serve on 888's Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee, Audit Committee and Gaming Compliance Committee.

Brian Mattingley, Chairman of 888, said:

"We are delighted to welcome Anne to the 888 Board. I am confident that her skill set and broad experience will be of considerable benefit to 888 as we continue to grow and develop as a global leader in online gaming."

Further information concerning Anne de Kerckhove (aged 45)

In accordance with LR 9.6.15 of the Listing Rules, the Company confirms that there is no information to be disclosed pursuant to LR 9.6.13 with respect to Anne de Kerckhove.

Contacts and enquiries:

888	[phone]
Brian Mattingley, Chairman
Itai Frieberger, Chief Executive Officer
Hudson Sandler (Financial PR)	[e-mail]  or [phone]
Alex Brennan / Bertie Berger / Hattie O'Reilly

Notes to Editors:

888 Holdings Public Limited Company (888) is one of the world's most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers.  888's mission is to supply its customers with innovative and market-leading online gaming products, above all in a safe and secure environment.

888 has been at the forefront of the online gaming industry since foundation in 1997, providing to players and B2B partners an always innovative and world-class online gaming experience. At the heart of 888's business is its proprietary gaming technology and associated platforms.

The Group is structured into two lines of business: B2C, under the 888 brands, and B2B, conducted through Dragonfish, which provides partners a leading platform through which to establish an online gaming presence and monetise their own brands.

888's consumer facing websites offer more than just online gaming. They are entertainment destinations: places where people can enjoy a truly interactive experience and be part of an online community that shares common interests. 888's strong and trusted brands are all accessible through www.888.com.

Find out more about 888 at http://corporate.888.com/.

 

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