Gaming Realms PLC Appointment of Non-Executive Director (8779T)
October 18 2017 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 8779T
Gaming Realms PLC
18 October 2017
18 October 2017
Gaming Realms plc
(the "Company" or the "Group")
Appointment of Christopher Bell as a Non-Executive Director
The Board of Gaming Realms is pleased to announce the
appointment of Chris Bell as a Non-Executive Director. He joins the
Board with immediate effect.
Chris has over 25 years' experience working in the gaming
industry. He joined the Hilton Group in 1991 and was appointed
managing director of the company's Ladbrokes Worldwide business in
1994. He joined the Board of Hilton Group in June 2000 and,
following the disposal of its hotels division in 2006, became
Ladbroke's Chief Executive. He held this position until May 2010.
Prior to joining Hilton Group, he held several senior positions at
drinks manufacturer Allied Domeq.
Since leaving Ladbrokes, Chris has held many senior
non-executive board positions operating in the UK and around the
world including Responsible Gambling Strategy Board and a trustee
of the Northern Racing College.
He is currently Chairman of XLMedia Plc and TechFinancials, Inc.
and the Senior Independent Director of The Rank Group Plc.
Michael Buckley, Chairman of Gaming Realms said:
"We are delighted that Chis has agreed to join the Company. He
brings a wealth of experience of the gaming industry and extensive
corporate knowledge which will help us to develop the Company
further. We welcome him and greatly look forward to working with
him."
Under schedule 2, paragraph (g) of the AIM Rules for Companies
("AIM Rules"), the following additional information is
disclosed:
In the previous five years, Christopher Bell, age 59, has been a
director or partner of the following companies and partnerships (*
indicates he is still a director or partner):
The Rank Group Plc*
TechFinancials, Inc.*
XLMedia Plc*
Star Tea Limited*
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises*
Spirit Pub Company Limited
NRC Trading Limited
Northern Racing College
Quintain Limited (previously known as Quintain Estates and
Development Plc)
Christopher Bell, has also been a director or partner of the
following companies and partnerships which have undergone
creditors' voluntary liquidations or administrations within twelve
months preceding his resignation:
The Game Group Plc
Betclearer Limited
Enquiries:
Gaming Realms plc
Patrick Southon, CEO
Mark Segal, FD 0845 123 3773
Peel Hunt LLP, Nomad and
Broker
Dan Webster, George Sellar 020 7418 8900
Instinctif
Matthew Smallwood 020 7457 2020
About Gaming Realms
Gaming Realms creates and publishes innovative real money and
social games for mobile, with operations in the UK, U.S and Canada.
Through its market leading mobile platform and unique IP and
brands, Gaming Realms is bringing together media, entertainment and
gaming assets in new game formats. The Gaming Realms management
team includes accomplished entrepreneurs and experienced executives
from a wide range of leading gaming and media companies.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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