BGO lands Kindred Group operations head as new CEO
32Red veteran Mark Quayle hired to oversee Gibraltar-based expansion at privately owned online gaming operator
BGO has recruited former Kindred Group head of UK operations Mark Quayle as its new CEO.
Quayle has spent more than 17 years in the online gambling industry since starting out as a customer services advisor for Betdirect in 2003.
Betdirect was bought by 32Red in 2006 where Quayle climbed through the ranks, beginning as sportsbook marketing manager before becoming director of marketing operations in 2016.
He eventually became head of UK operations at Kindred Group after the Stockholm-listed operator acquired 32Red for £176m in 2017 to bolster its presence in the UK market.
The 41-year-old will be based in Gibraltar and is set to start his new role as CEO on 1 March. He will be tasked with expanding the BGO team on the Rock.
“It’s with heavy heart that I leave 32Red after so many wonderful years, but the time was right for a new challenge and this is a hugely exciting opportunity,” said Quayle.
“I can’t wait to start this new chapter in my career. BGO is a successful brand with a great team and, importantly, huge untapped potential.
“There are busy times ahead for us all, but our first step is to set up an office in Gibraltar and strengthen the workforce from the plentiful supply of outstanding local gaming talent as we grow the business,” he added.