Inspired appoints Steve Beason as group technology lead

Issuing a market update, Nasdaq-listed industry virtual content supplier Inspired Entertainment has confirmed the appointment of Steve Beason as its new Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with immediate effect.

Beason has formerly served as an independent consultant to Inspired Entertainment since 2018, advising the group on technology projects and innovation strategies.

A seasoned industry executive, Beason is the former Chief Enterprise & Information Officer of Nasdaq counterpart Scientific Games Corporation (2005-2016).

Beason holds further industry leadership experience, having served as VP of Software for GTECH (legacy IGT Group) and as Executive IT Director for the Hong Kong Jockey Club (1998-2005).

Confirming the appointment of Beason as Group CTO, Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman of Inspired Entertainment detailed

“Steve is an innovative and results-driven leader whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with during his tenure at Scientific Games,”

“Given his unparalleled industry knowledge and extensive experience across the lottery, casino, interactive, horse racing and sports betting industries, he is extremely qualified to fill this role.  I’m confident that Steve’s leadership and proven track record are exactly what we need to enter the North American marketplace and take our business to the next level.”