John Gleasure to assume chairman role after Mattingley’s departure
Playtech has announced that John Gleasure will join its board as a non-executive director, with the option to become chairman in the future. Gleasure brings a wealth of experience in the sports, media, and technology sectors, having spent over 30 years in these industries.

• Current executive chairman of The Sporting News
• Non-executive director at DAZN Group
• Former founder and executive chairman of Perform Group
• Senior roles at Sky Sports, Hutchison 3G, EMI Music, EMI Records, and Sony Pictures

Gleasure will initially receive an annual fee of £140,000 (€163,288/$185,844) as a non-executive director. However, this will increase to £180,000 (€208,304/$244,144) as chairman, pending the annual general meeting (AGM) next month. Gleasure’s appointment comes after Mattingley stepped down as chairman in January, who was appointed chairman executive in April 2021 after leaving his role as CEO of 888.

Gleasure expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, stating that he is pleased to be joining Playtech at a “pivotal” moment in its history. He highlighted the company’s unique strengths, including its market-leading technology and relationships with leading gambling operators. “Playtech is a unique and highly innovative business, underpinned by market-leading technology and relationships with the world’s leading gambling operators,” Gleasure said. “I’m excited about the opportunities ahead. I look forward to working with everyone at Playtech to drive forward its strategy and create further value for our shareholders.”
Gleasure will assume the chairman role after the annual general meeting next month, pending the completion of the sale of Playtech’s Snaitech business to Flutter Entertainment for €2.30 billion.

“John’s significant experience and knowledge will be a tremendous asset for Playtech as it continues its transformation into a predominantly pure-play B2B business,” Mattingley said. “I look forward to giving him every support during this period of transition.”

Mattingley welcomed the proposed appointment, praising Gleasure’s extensive experience and knowledge, which will undoubtedly benefit Playtech during its transformation. Key Highlights
• John Gleasure joins Playtech board as non-executive director
• Gleasure to assume chairman role after Mattingley’s departure
• Gleasure brings 30 years of experience in the sports, media, and technology sectors
• Playtech to complete the sale of its Snaitech business to Flutter Entertainment
• Gleasure’s appointment comes after Mattingley stepped down as chairman in January

Non-executive director: An individual who provides guidance and oversight to a company without holding a managerial position. Experience highlights Gleasure’s extensive background in various industries, showcasing his unique perspective and skills. Transition refers to the process of change and adjustment within an organization, in this case, the transformation of Playtech into a predominantly pure-play B2B business. Transformation refers to a significant change in the structure, operations, or strategy of an organization, such as Playtech’s shift towards a B2B provider. Pivotal moment in history refers to a significant and turning-point event or period, such as the completion of the sale of Playtech’s Snaitech business. B2B business refers to a type of business that provides products or services to other businesses, rather than to individual consumers. Pure-play B2B business refers to a company that focuses primarily on providing products or services to other businesses, with little or no presence in the retail or consumer market. Asset refers to a valuable resource or skill that contributes to the success of an organization. Support refers to assistance or backing provided to an individual or organization during a difficult or challenging time.