GVC appoints new directors

GVC Holdings has appointed two new non-executive directors following the completion of its acquisition of BwinParty.

The online gaming group added Stephan Morana and Peter Isola to its board.

GVC explained that the appointments reflect the company’s “ongoing commitment to enhanced corporate governance in line with its desire to move up to the premium segment of the main market as soon as practicable”.

Morana has previous experience in the gambling industry, where he held senior positions such as CFO and interim CEO at Betfair.

Isola specialises in gaming law and regulation and is currently a director of various entities involved in financial services, such as Gibraltar International Bank and Callaghan Insurance Brokers.

Kenny Alexander, CEO of GVC, added: “The GVC team is delighted to welcome non-executives of Stephen and Peter's calibre to the GVC board for the start of what will be an exciting new chapter for the company.

“In these two individuals we have added deeper expertise in online gaming and regulation, two areas which will be central to our continued success as a company.”