Playtech announces John Gleasure as Non-Executive Director and Chairman Elect

Source: LinkedIn

Playtech’s Board of Directors has appointed DAZN executive John Gleasure as its new independent Non-Executive Director and Chairman Elect, replacing Brian Mattingly.

Gleasure is expected to assume the role after Playtech’s general annual meeting in May, where Mattingly will step down from the Board of Directors.

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After commenting on the changes, Mattingley said, “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 brings 30 years of experience to the role. He has held various positions at DAZN Group, where he has been a Non-Executive Director since November 2022, and is Executive Chairman at The Sporting News.

He was a founder of Perform, a digital sports media business, growing growing the business before the it was listed in 2011. He previously held leadership roles at Sky Sports, Hutchison 3G and Sony Pictures

As a Non-Executive Director, Gleasure will receive an annual fee of £140,000. (US$186,000)1 GBP = 1.3266 USD
2025-04-17Powered by CMG CurrenShift His compensation will be revised upon formally assuming the Chairmanship in May 2025, with further details to be announced at that time.

Gleasure added, “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.”