Sports Internet Group PLC
8 December 1999
SPORTS INTERNET GROUP PLC
('Sports Internet' or 'the group')
APPOINTMENT OF LEADING BETTING TEAM
Sports Internet, one of Europe's leading Internet sports content,
statistics and betting groups, is delighted to announce that
it has appointed a team of five betting professionals to assist in
the development of the Group's Internet betting operations. Led by
Michael Norris, currently Compiling and Liability Director of William Hill,
the team's appointment represents a significant step towards the launch
of Sports Internet's integrated betting platform.
The Board of Sports Internet is delighted to announce that it has appointed
a team of five highly experienced betting professionals to assist in the
development of the Group's Internet betting operations. The team is
led by Michael Norris, currently Compiling and Liability Director at William
Hill. He will become Managing Director of Surrey Racing, which
was acquired by Sports Internet in September. The other members of the team
and their positions are as follows: Athos Christodoulou (Senior Compiler -
Sports), Richard Browning (Senior Compiler - Football), Greg Vince
(Liability Controller) and Keith Oliver (Marketing Controller).
Mervyn Wilson will continue as Managing Director of Surrey Racing until
Michael Norris joins, after which he will remain on Sport's Internet's
main Board advising on existing and future betting strategies.
Jeremy Fenn, Chief Executive of Sports Internet, commented:
'To have secured a team such as this emphasises the Group's commitment to
bringing in top quality operational management. Mick Norris and his colleagues
are widely acknowledged as some of the most experienced professionals in the
betting industry. With them on board, the development of our integrated
betting operation will be accelerated, thus bringing one more element of
our strategy to fruition. Their invaluable expertise will form the very
foundations of what we believe will be an irresistible
betting proposition.'
Enquiries:
Sports Internet
Jeremy Fenn, Chief Executive Tel: 01423 700 800
College Hill Tel: 0207 457 2020
Nicola Weiner
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