Date: 02.08.2023

by Mateusz Mazur

NeoGames Welcomes Robert Wesley as Vice President of North American Customer Development

NeoGames S.A., a leading provider of iLottery and iGaming solutions, has strengthened its senior leadership team in North America with the appointment of Robert Wesley as the new Vice President of North American Customer Development. The appointment will be effective from August 1.

Extensive expertise

Robert Wesley brings a wealth of experience to his new role, having spent 25 successful years at the Virginia Lottery. During his tenure, he held several significant positions, with his most recent being Deputy Executive Director of Lottery. Under his leadership, Virginia’s iLottery program became the top-performing in the U.S. within three years of its initial launch. Additionally, overall lottery sales grew by an impressive 23% in the most recent fiscal year.

In his new capacity, Wesley will utilize his extensive expertise to assist and support lotteries throughout North America in enhancing their interactive experiences. Drawing on his track record of driving iLottery growth, he will also provide NeoGames’ existing customer base with best practices for the delivery and growth of their iLottery programs and products.

New challenges

Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames, expressed his excitement about Wesley joining the team, stating, “Robert is hugely respected within the lottery industry and has an incredible track record of delivering iLottery growth during his time with Virginia Lottery. As we have consistently demonstrated, our iLottery offering is the industry leader, and we want the right people to drive our efforts as we look to accelerate our customers’ success. Robert joining NeoGames is a major coup, and sharing his expertise with our customers will undoubtedly help grow their businesses.”

Robert Wesley himself shared his enthusiasm about the new opportunity, saying, “It is a thrill to join NeoGames and work with such an impressive portfolio of lottery partners. The North American iLottery market is one that continues to grow rapidly, and NeoGames is in a prime position to support lotteries interested in enhancing the interactive gaming experience they offer. I am excited by the new challenges that lie ahead and look forward to sharing my expertise with the NeoGames team and our lottery partners.”

With Robert Wesley on board, NeoGames is poised to strengthen its position as a leader in iLottery and iGaming solutions, providing enhanced gaming experiences for players and continued growth for its lottery partners in North America.