In his new role, Lee will be responsible for the growth of the senior technology team, as well as the delivery of both B2B and B2C technology.

Lee’s previous role was as the Director of Technology at Sky Betting and Gaming, where he played a role in helping the business’ growth over the last five years.

The new addition to the Spotlight Sports Group shows the company’s commitment to delivering products for its B2B and B2C audiences across Europe and the US.

Nikos Kryvossidis, CTO of Spotlight Sports Group, commented: “We’re constantly looking to push the boundaries with our technology and Rob adds huge industry knowledge, experience and ideas to our team.

“Rob will begin overseeing all engineering activity across the business with a focus on ensuring that levels of performance are consistently high. He will establish a best practice that is shared across teams, both internal and external, with the goal of creating a world-class engineering function across the group.”

Lee added: “Spotlight Sports Group has a history of producing top-class technology. Having transformed the business in recent years from a print to a digital-first business, it’s an exciting time to join the team.

“We have some huge projects to deliver on in the short and long term, as well as an exciting, ambitious team to work with. On both sides of the Atlantic, our products are industry leading and I’m looking forward to getting involved.”

The media company recently announced a joint venture with Diario AS and highlighted the success of its B2C platforms, especially Pickswise and Racing Post.