Richard Brown

Brown stepped into his role as CEO of Glitnor Group in January 2024. He replaced David Flynn, who moved to a new board role in 2023. Brown was previously CEO for Gaming Innovation Group (GiG).

Major Achievements

Brown has more than 15 years of experience in iGaming in different C-level, senior and managerial roles. Previously, he was CEO at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), where he managed the company’s expansion. During his time as CEO, the company entered several new markets and made several acquisitions.

Brown left GiG after leading it to record revenues in the first quarter of 2023. Before serving as GiG’s CEO, he had stints as the company’s COO, Chief Digital Officer and Managing Director for GiG Media.

Employment

Brown entered the industry through THG Sports in October 2007, when he was appointed as Senior Sales Executive within three months of joining the company. Here, he was expected to train new starters and deliver sales. 

Between 2009 and 2012, he took a break from the industry with Web Guide Partner, where he helped to set up a new operations hub in Manila. 

In 2012, Brown would join Highlight Media Group where he would eventually become Managing Director of Tournaments, Rake and Hosting. During his time with the company, he was responsible for the development and performance of all activities within the Link Development department, ensuring products succeeded across Europe and eventually oversaw many gambling verticals within the company. 

Early 2016 would see Brown join Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) as MD Media. He would see annual promotions, becoming Chief Digital Officer in 2017, Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and CEO in 2019. He would hold this position until December 2023, leading the company through many different transformative and challenging periods. 

In January 2024, Brown would finally start as CEO of Glitnor Group.