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Andrew McIver, former CEO of Jackpotjoy Plc and Sportingbet Plc, has accepted the position of Non-Executive Director (NED) at newly-launched igaming operator, B90 Holdings Plc.
B90, which aims to establish a portfolio of Europe-wide challenger igaming brands and media portals, has recruited McIver to serve as a corporate NED, guiding the business through its rapid growth phase.
An industry stalwart, McIver’s initial success in igaming involved leading the break-up of Sportingbet to GVC Holdings (formerly known as Entain Plc) and William Hill in 2012. This was a record-breaking deal with a sale value of £450m.
In 2016, he returned to the gambling boardroom as the CEO of Jackpotjoy Plc. He was tasked with overseeing the group’s reorganisation and transferring its listing from the Toronto TSX to the London Stock Exchange (LSE), actions which aimed to rejuvenate Jackpotjoy’s corporate valuation.
Since 2019, McIver has served as the Non-Executive Chairman of the leading Italian sportsbook Planet Win/SKS365, during which he oversaw the firm’s transformation and EBITDA growth from £25m to £65m.
In other developments, B90 has announced the appointment of Farzad Peyman as Chief Finance and M&A Development Officer. Ronny Breivik, Executive Chairman of B90, commented: “I am delighted to welcome both Andrew and Farzad to B90. I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Andrew for many years. He is a respected figure in the gaming industry, boasting a wealth of unparalleled experience. Farzad is also a significant name in the sector, and I’m pleased to collaborate with him once more.
“Andrew and Farzad’s appointments follow the recruitment of Mark Blandford, founder of Sportingbet plc, as a Strategic Adviser to B90 earlier this year. Our team is eagerly anticipating the pooling of our collective insight, knowledge, strategic experience, and networks. This collaboration will allow us to capitalise on the opportunities we have identified, setting the stage for robust growth.”
