Crown Resorts announced Ben Wyatt as Crown Perth’s director and chair-elect, succeeding John Van Der Wielen, who will remain on the board during the transition. The company also promoted chief financial officer Brian Pereira to chief executive; both appointments require regulatory approval.
The appointments will change Crown Perth’s leadership, subject to regulatory approval.
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Golden Matrix said William Scott will become interim CEO when Brian Goodman leaves on 12 December, unless the company agrees an earlier date. Scott will lead the company while it searches for a permanent replacement and will chair the committee overseeing the appointment.
The Innovation Group said Brian Wyman will become its president and chief executive officer on 1 July, succeeding Michael Soll. Soll will take a leadership role at a responsible-gaming research and education organisation and remain an adviser to the firm.
Soft2Bet appointed James Hancock as vice-president of B2B marketing and Harry Heynes as director of business development. The company said Hancock will work on market positioning and global strategy, while Heynes will focus on developing partnerships in regulated markets.
PhilWeb appointed Lance Y. Gokongwei as board chairman, replacing Crisanto Roy B. Alcid, who relinquished the chair and chief executive roles effective 27 August. Alcid remains a director, and Gokongwei will serve for the rest of the current term. The company said the appointment followed Gokongwei’s ₱2.02 billion strategic equity investment.
It was reported that OAB-RJ appointed João Rachid da Motta to lead its lottery gaming commission until 2027. His agenda includes sector regulation and Rio’s betting advertising prohibition.