Nektan Global Gaming Appoints New CEO

One of the fastest-growing technology platforms, both locally and internationally, Nektan Global Gaming has announced the appointment of Lucy Buckley as the group’s new CEO. The Board will inauguarate Lucy as Chief Executive Officer on December 3rd, 2018.

A Decade of Gaming Experience

After spending the past 8 years at Inspired Entertainment Inc., where she acted as Vice President of the Interactive division, Lucy has doubled the company’s year-on-year growth digits and become recognized by leading gaming reviewers as No 1 businesswoman under 40.

Now, with over a decade of gaming experience, she will continue the group’s recent successes, including substantial revenue streams, as well as new contracts with software providers like Magnet Gaming Lucy holds an MBA from Cass Business School.

The outgoing director, Gary Shaw, will cease to be Interim Chief Executive, but will remain part of the company as Executive Director. The Board has thanked Gary for his leadership and extraordinary results, as NGG made key progress in achieving its goal during his administration.

The service provider is now also a successful global technology platform with premium gaming content, allowing it to strengthen its offerings within multiple regulated iGaming markets.

Gary Shaw commented

“We are delighted that Lucy is joining Nektan when we are seeing considerable growth in the business. Lucy’s extensive international gaming experience is an excellent fit for the role as Nektan’s CEO. Lucy will help to build on our most recent successes, as we continue to win new contracts and deliver additional revenue streams. I will remain very much involved in the business both as a shareholder and as an Executive Director. We very much look forward to welcoming Lucy to Nektan at this exciting time for the business.”

Crunch Time

As an international B2B and white label gaming software provider, delivering original solutions to commercial betting shops is Nektan’s priority business strategy. The company is headquartered in Gibraltar and it’s regulated by the Gibraltar Licensing Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. However, the group is present in the Irish market as well and it maintains sales in Europe and North America. Lucy Buckley, the newly appointed CEO 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.”