Nektan appoints Leigh Nissim as new CEO

London AIM-listed mobile casino technology and content provider Nektan Plc has confirmed the appointment of Leigh Nissim as its new CEO.

Nektan governance ends its five-month search for its new leader, following the resignation of David Gosen at the start of January.

The mobile gambling specialists expects to install Nissim as its CEO by late July, replacing interim CEO and founder of the company Gary Shaw who will assume the responsibilities of Director of Strategy. 

An online gambling veteran, Nissim joins Nektan from International Game Technology (IGT) where he held the Global Commercial Director for interactive gambling services.

Jim Wilkinson, Chairman of Nektan PLC, commented on the appointment of Nissim

“We’re delighted to be appointing someone of Leigh’s calibre and experience to Nektan during this period of high growth and development. With his strong track record of successfully growing gambling businesses across our product verticals and within regulated markets, Leigh’s appointment will help Nektan continue its growth momentum and capitalise on new distribution and product opportunities.”

“The Board is confident that Leigh’s digital and gaming pedigree, plus his financial background gained earlier in his career at Deloitte, will benefit the employees, customers and shareholders of Nektan as we enter the next chapter of our development.”