Gaming technology platform Nektan has announced Lucy Buckley as its new CEO.
Buckley’s appointment will see Gary Shaw cease to be interim CEO, while continuing as an executive director.
Buckley, who spent the past eight years at Inspired Entertainment, will join the company on December 3, 2018.
Having set up and run Inspired’s interactive division over the past three years, which saw double-digit year-on-year growth, Buckley also holds an MBA from Cass Business School.
Nektan said: “The board wishes to thank Gary for his stewardship of the company as interim chief Executive officer, when Nektan has made significant progress in achieving its goal of becoming the global technology platform of choice for the provision of premium gaming content.”
Buckley said: “I’m excited to be joining Nektan at this pivotal point in the company’s growth. Nektan’s player-focused technology and services have been proven in the European casino market, and the company is making significant headway into new B2B revenue streams and additional markets. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate the next phase of growth, making Nektan a global leader in online and mobile gaming innovation.”
