LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / April 30, 2018 / Jackpotjoy plc (the "Company") (LSE: JPJ), the largest online bingo-led operator in the world, is pleased to announce that Andria Vidler will join the Company's board of directors as a Non-Executive Director following the Company's AGM on 7 June. She will also join the Company's Remuneration Committee.
Andria has extensive public markets experience and is currently Chief Executive of Centaur Media PLC (CAU:LSE), a leading business information group. Appointed to this role in 2013, she has overseen the radical transformation of the company from a publishing company to a customer-focused content and insight-led business information group through investment in digital development and the growth of new and existing sales channels.
Previously, Andria was Chief Executive of EMI, UK and Ireland, from 2009 to 2013, where she grew market share significantly by driving consumer focus and digital innovation at the high-profile, creative business. Prior to this, she held senior roles in marketing and commerce for Bauer Media, Capital Radio and the BBC.
Andria is a Council member for The Marketing Group of Great Britain, a member of Tech London Advocates, an advisory group of tech experts and until last year, was a Trustee of the iconic Roundhouse event space in London.
Commenting on her appointment, Neil Goulden, Executive Chairman of Jackpotjoy, said: "We are delighted Andria has agreed to join the Board. We are excited to be able to draw on her wealth of experience in developing businesses in the media and marketing space, particularly her strong track record of creating technology and digital solutions to engage with consumers and drive loyalty."
Andria Vidler added: "Jackpotjoy is an exciting business with great ambitions and I am delighted to be joining the Board. Following its listing last year, the Company has continued to grow its international customer base and has strong ambitions for the future. I look forward to working with Neil and the team to strengthen their relationships with customers and helping to guide the Company through the market opportunities ahead."
There are no further disclosures to be made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.13.
The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Dan Talisman, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary.
About Jackpotjoy plc
Jackpotjoy plc is the parent company of an online gaming group that provides entertainment to a global consumer base through its subsidiaries. Jackpotjoy plc currently offers bingo and casino games to its customers through its subsidiaries using the Jackpotjoy (www.jackpotjoy.com), Starspins (www.starspins.com), Botemania (www.botemania.es), Vera&John (www.verajohn.com), Costa (www.costabingo.com) and InterCasino (www.intercasino.com) brands. For more information about Jackpotjoy plc, please visit www.jackpotjoyplc.com.
Enquiries:
Jackpotjoy plc
Jason Holden, Director of Investor Relations
+44 (0) 203 907 4032
+44 (0) 7812 142118
jason.holden@jpj.com
Jackpotjoy Group
Amanda Brewer, Vice President of Corporate Communications
+1 (0) 416 720 8150
amanda.brewer@jpj.com
Finsbury
+44 (0) 207 251 3801
jackpotjoy@finsbury.com
SOURCE: Jackpotjoy PLC via RNS, the company news service from the London Stock Exchange
