888 Holdings said it appointed Per Widerstrom as chief executive, with him taking charge on 16 October 2023. Widerstrom will oversee the 888, Mr Green and William Hill brands, succeeding Lord Mendelsohn, who is returning to his previous role as non-executive chair.
The appointment changes leadership across 888’s named betting and gaming brands.
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Bet on Ceuta appointed Brahim Mohamed Aslimani, PAF’s chief executive in Spain, as president, succeeding Evoke executive Rebeca Chacón. The association also added Pastón representative Agustín Alba as treasurer and said its priorities include renewing business agreements and strengthening institutional ties.
Evoke appointed former William Hill finance executive Janice Duncan as group finance director, the company said, as discussions continue over a possible acquisition by Bally’s Intralot. Evoke faces an 8 June deadline to determine whether the talks will lead to a formal offer; the possible bid was reported to value its shares at 50 pence each.
Betfred has appointed Kizzie Fenner as group compliance director, reportedly. Fenner joins the Warrington-based operator after five years with William Hill, 888 and their parent company, evoke.
Evoke appointed Taylor Mason as its Canada country manager, according to a report published on 15 December 2025. Mason joins from affiliate Game Lounge.
Evoke said Lord Jon Mendelsohn has left his roles as chair and non-executive director with immediate effect, and appointed Mark Summerfield as permanent non-executive chair. Anne de Kerckhove will become permanent deputy chair while retaining her senior independent director role and committee positions.