FTSE listed gambling technology provider Playtech has confirmed the appointment of John Jackson as new Chairman of the Board’s Remuneration Committee.
Jackson who joined the company this January as a Non-Executive Director will take over the governance responsibilities from Paul Hewitt, who retains his position as Playtech’s Committee Chairman of Risk & Compliance.
Releasing a short statement, Playtech governance further detailed that Chairman Alan Jackson has resigned as a member of its Audit Committee on 22 February.
Playtech’s Audit Committee will now consist of Non-Executive Directors Andrew Thomas, Paul Hewitt and John Jackson.
As a Playtech advisor, John Jackson has previously served as CEO of Jamie Oliver Holdings (2007-2015), forming nationwide commercial partnerships with leading UK retailers and supermarkets.
Jackson has held further leadership positions at Virgin Group, Stein Group and Game UK Digital.