Sportech Plc has announced that Giles Vardey has decided to end his tenure as Non-Executive Chairman of the London AIM-listed wagering and racing systems supplier. Last week, Vardey notified Sportech’s board of directors that he would not seek re-election as chairman of the company, a position that he had served since July 2019. Former Sportech Chief Executive Richard McGuire (2019-to-2021) …
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Sportech announces new leadership as McGuire and Hearne exit re-sized business
Sportech Plc has this morning confirmed that its leadership team of Richard McGuire (CEO) and Tom Hearne (CFO) will step down following the release of the company’s interim results on 9 September. The duo will be replaced by Sportech COO Andrew Lindley, who will serve as new CEO, supported by the promotion of Group Financial Controller Nicola Rowlands to CFO. …
Read More »Sportech boosts commercial muscle by appointing Ben Warn as Non-Executive Director
International racing and wagering systems provider Sportech Plc has expanded its leadership after confirming the appointment of Ben Warn as a Non-Executive Director. With 20 years experience as an industry executive, Warn has led product and consumer strategies for a number of tier-1 betting companies such as Sky Bet, Rank Group and UKbetting Plc. Prior to joining Sportech, Warn also served …
Read More »Transforming Sportech appoints Richard McGuire as Group CEO
Sportech Plc continues its governance and leadership restructure, confirming that Interim Group Executive Chairman Richard McGuire has accepted the position of Group Chief Executive on a permanent basis. McGuire has led the London-listed wagering and racing systems supplier since November 2018, following the departure of former incumbent Andrew Gaughan as Group CEO. This May, McGuire presented Sportech’s AGM update, detailing …
Read More »Finance Guru Giles Vardey joins Sportech governance advisory
Further to yesterday’s announcement of a shareholder £53 million capital redistribution, London-listed betting systems supplier Sportech Plc has confirmed the appointment of Giles Vardey as independent Non-Executive Director. A 35-year finance executive, Vardey will advise Sportech governance on stakeholder management as the company undertakes a full-scale sale if its business in 2018. In a distinguished career, Vardey has served as …
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