Evoke said Lord Jonathan Mendelsohn resigned as chair and non-executive director with immediate effect, and appointed Mark Summerfield as his successor. Evoke also named Anne de Kerckhove permanent deputy chair; Summerfield will leave his role as chair of the audit and risk committee.
The board changes alter leadership and committee responsibilities at the betting and gaming group.
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