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Sky Bet CCO Steve Birch and Paddy Power CCO David Newton will leave the company later this year. 

Buljugic currently also holds the same role at KKCG subsidiary, Allwyn.  

Toshiyuki Shimada will step into the role on 1 July, moving on from his deputy position.  

He will be passing on the role when his agreed two-year term comes to an end in November.

Appointments come as company works to stabilise governance and rebuild regulatory trust.

As the company expands its offerings and pivots to a new direction, the current CEO has confirmed he will be exiting the company.

He is set to be succeeded by current SVP and Deputy General Counsel Susan Dawson.

Leadership changes mark strategic shift towards international expansion and digital excellence.

Appointment brings former Caesars Entertainment technology head to steer the operator’s next phase of development.

Move signals the group’s push into sports-focused film and docuseries production alongside its wider Sports.com expansion strategy.