Nektan PLC (AIM: NKTN), a leading international, business-to-business technology platform and content provider for the gaming industry, today told DirectorsTalk about the appointment of Leigh Nissim as Chief Executive Officer of Nektan, taking over from Gary Shaw, who has been Interim CEO since January 2016. Gary will be appointed Director of Strategy, an Executive Board position, with effect from Leigh’s formal start date in late July 2016.
With over 11 years of gaming industry experience, Leigh joins Nektan from International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in gaming, where he has been the Commercial Director for the Interactive Business, responsible for the growth of the real money wagering business across multiple regulated markets in Europe and North America.
Leigh is currently transitioning from IGT and will be introduced to the Company in early June, with a formal start date in late July at which date he will also join the Board of Nektan.
Jim Wilkinson, Chairman of Nektan PLC, commented: “We’re delighted to be appointing someone of Leigh’s calibre and experience to Nektan during this period of high growth and development. With his strong track record of successfully growing gambling businesses across our product verticals and within regulated markets, Leigh’s appointment will help Nektan continue its growth momentum and capitalise on new distribution and product opportunities. The Board is confident that Leigh’s digital and gaming pedigree, plus his financial background gained earlier in his career at Deloitte, will benefit the employees, customers and shareholders of Nektan as we enter the next chapter of our development.
As the Founder of Nektan, Gary has fulfilled a crucial role stepping in as Interim CEO over the last few months. As Director of Strategy, Gary will remain focused on adding value to the Company through his significant entrepreneurial skills, in particular helping to develop the considerable opportunities available to the Company in Europe and in the US through its joint venture Respin.”
