White Hat Gaming has appointed Leon Thomas, a former Hard Rock Digital and Entain executive, as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to drive commercial growth as operators worldwide look to re-platform in regulated markets.
Thomas brings more than 20 years’ experience in the global gaming industry with senior roles at operators including Hard Rock Digital, Entain and tombola. Most recently as Vice President International at Hard Rock Digital, he led the company’s expansion into Canada, the Netherlands and Mexico.
At Entain, he was Group Director of Strategy and Corporate Development before becoming Managing Director for its Canadian-facing brands, including Sports Interaction. He also has a track record of scaling B2B businesses in regulated markets, most notably at online casino software specialist Microgaming and instant win games provider IWG.
The appointment comes as consolidation among platform suppliers leaves many operators reviewing their technology. White Hat Gaming is targeting operators moving away from providers that are consolidating or retiring products, as well as brands looking to launch or grow in regulated markets around the world.
Phil Gelvan, CEO of White Hat Gaming, said: “Leon has sat on both sides of the table. He has run operator businesses and scaled B2B suppliers, so he knows exactly what operators need from a platform partner. He is the right person to lead our commercial growth across regulated markets worldwide.”
Commenting on his appointment, Thomas shared: “I’m excited to join White Hat Gaming as the company embarks on its latest evolution. My focus will be on partnering with operators who need greater reliability and scale, and helping brands launch with confidence in regulated markets anywhere in the world.”
