888 Holdings has named three new board directors after finalizing its purchase of William Hill’s non-US operations last week.
This action brings seasoned executives Andrea Gisle Joosen, Andria Vidler, and Randy Freer on board as independent non-executive directors, with immediate effect. Their additions expand the board’s size to a total of nine individuals.
Joosen is a Swedish business executive with an extensive history of success on corporate boards. She has held non-executive positions with prominent corporations such as electronics retailer Currys and Swedish pulp and paper producer Billerud. Notably, she offers firsthand knowledge of the wagering sector, having served on the board of Mr Green from 2015 to 2019 – a firm subsequently acquired by William Hill in 2018. Her professional background also encompasses senior management roles at Panasonic and Twentieth Century Fox within the Nordic market.
Vidler is a marketing and technology expert with three decades of experience. She presently leads Tag EMEA as CEO, a role she has held since 2020. Her impressive curriculum vitae includes high-level positions at Bauer Media and the BBC. Furthermore, she participated on the board and presided over the ESG committee of Gamesys, a well-known entity in the gaming software sector.
Freer contributes a wealth of expertise from the entertainment and media realm. He currently heads The Freer Company, a consulting firm specializing in business strategy and brand narrative. Before establishing his own company, he held the position of CEO at Hulu, the renowned streaming platform, where he played a crucial part in its expansion and prosperity.
888s non-executive chairman, Lord Mendelsohn, expressed his delight in welcoming Andrea, Andria, and Randy as members of the board. Their collective knowledge and proficiency will be essential as 888, having recently grown through the William Hill purchase, strives towards its ambitious long-term objectives. The company eagerly anticipates the addition of Ori Shaked, a prominent individual in the gaming industry, to the board, subject to regulatory clearances.