Trevor Westacott

Education and Early Career

Westacott studied Sales and Marketing Management at the University of Malta, earning a Higher Diploma in 2015. Before entering the gaming sector, he worked as Head of Business Development at Centrecom in Malta.

He joined NetEnt in 2016 as Marketing Manager, later progressing to Head of Marketing and then Marketing Director. Westacott led global campaigns, sponsorships and events during a period of expansion and structural change for the company. His work focused on aligning internal teams and ensuring a consistent brand identity across new regulated markets.

Career at Playtech

Westacott became Vice President of Marketing at Playtech in 2020. He was tasked with unifying the company’s marketing efforts across all product verticals and jurisdictions. Since then, he has led initiatives to strengthen brand consistency and integrate culture-driven communication into every aspect of the company’s external image.

Under his direction, Playtech has refined its global messaging and expanded its strategic partnerships, including the collaboration with digital rewards platform Gift & Go. The partnership reflected his belief that marketing should create tangible value and engagement for both operators and players.

Achievements and Recognition

In 2025, Westacott was ranked second in the Top 50 Masters of iGaming Marketing by iGaming Express. The distinction recognised his contribution to reinforcing Playtech’s marketing foundations and advancing diversity and inclusion in brand communication.

Leadership and Philosophy

Westacott often describes his career as a journey through organisations that grew from start-ups into global market leaders. After more than 20 years in management, he has become a strong advocate of people-first culture. As he notes, “truly successful brands have one thing in common – a strong commitment to people culture that drives extraordinary employee engagement.”