Playtech announces John Gleasure as incoming Chairman

Gleasure to succeed Mattingley in May

Playtech has named John Gleasure as its new Chairman Elect. He will take over after the company’s Annual General Meeting in May 2025. Current Chairman Brian Mattingley will step down from both the role and the Board at that time. Gleasure joins the Board immediately as an independent Non-executive Director.

Track record in media, sports, and betting

Gleasure brings more than three decades of experience. He currently serves as a Non-executive Director at DAZN Group and The Sporting News. At the latter, he also held the role of Executive Chairman. He co-founded Perform, a sports media company delivering live data and content to online betting firms. Under his leadership, Perform grew rapidly and went public in 2011. Earlier in his career, Gleasure held leadership roles at Sky Sports, Hutchison 3G, and Sony Pictures.

Brian Mattingley commented:

“We are very pleased to welcome John to our Board as a new Non-executive Director and Chairman Elect. John’s significant experience and knowledge will be a tremendous asset for Playtech as it continues its transformation into a predominantly pure-play B2B business. I look forward to giving him every support during this period of transition.”

Gleasure will earn an annual fee of £140,000 as a Non-executive Director. His compensation will increase once he formally becomes Chairman. Playtech plans to announce those details closer to the transition date.

“I am delighted to be joining Playtech at such a pivotal moment in its history. Playtech is a unique and highly innovative business, underpinned by market-leading technology and relationships with the world’s leading gambling operators. I’m excited about the opportunities ahead, and I look forward to working with everyone at Playtech to drive forward its strategy and create further value for our shareholders,” John Gleasure added.