People news 3 November 2016
The latest people news from the egaming industry in the last seven days (28 October to 3 November 2016)
Rank launches digital redundancy round
Restructure sees half of Gibraltar staffers asked to re-apply for jobs as Mecca COO Leon Thomas departs
The Rank Group has launched a 60-day redundancy consultation with approximately 50% of its Gibraltar-based digital staff asked to re-apply for jobs as part of a major online restructure.
Group director Colin Cole-Johnson and HR Director for shared services Debbie Cooper flew to Gibraltar last month to inform staff of the news, which impacts around 20 roles and is likely to result in roughly half-a-dozen being cut.
The move forms part of a streamlining of Rank’s digital business which will see teams, such as those within campaigns, product and projects, work cross-brand rather than the current ring-fenced set-up in order to reduce duplication.
As a result, Mecca digital COO Leon Thomas has left the firm with his responsibilities taken up by Adam Joseph, who currently heads up the Grosvenor brand.
Former Europe-Bet CEO joins EveryMatrix
EveryMatrix has appointed former Europe-Bet CEO, Nicolas Fleiderman, as its new chief commercial officer (CCO), the egaming software provider announced last week.
Fleiderman has worked in the egaming sector for more than 15 years, including a one-year stint as CEO of Georgia-facing operator Europe-Bet before its sale to Betsson in 2015.
He also co-founded tech firm CBN Gaming and was previously senior marketing manager at expekt.com, interim head of gaming at BoyleSports and had held a number of industry consultancy roles.
“Nicolas is an important addition for our company and we count on his experience and talent to help us better manage and nurture our present client base,” Ebbe Groes, CEO of EveryMatrix, said.
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Mr Green founder acquires stake in football affiliate
Mr Green founder and former CEO Mikael Pawlo has taken a “significant” stake in Swedish start-up Football Addicts, the creator of football live score app and gambling affiliate Forza Football.
Gothenburg-based Forza Football, which launched in 2012, provides score updates from across approximately 560 leagues and competitions around the world and boasts a roster of sportsbook clients including bet365, Unibet, bwin and Paddy Power.
Operators are able publish their live odds alongside football scores within the app, enabling customers to click through to the operators’ websites to place a bet.
32Red signs trio of jockeys as brand ambassadors
32Red is ramping up its already significant presence in British horseracing by signing a trio of high-profile jockeys as brand ambassadors.
Former Champion Jockey Jamie Spencer and Cheltenham Gold Cup winners Bryan Cooper and Paddy Brennan have all agreed to become ambassadors for the London-listed company.
As part of the multi-year agreements, the three Irish jockeys will provide analysis on upcoming meetings and discuss racing issues as part of weekly blogs exclusive to 32Red.