Experience

Allwyn UK

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Compliance, Risk & Security Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Responsible for Compliance, Risk and Security in the UK at Allwyn, Preferred Applicant for the 4th National Lottery licence.

• Compliance & Player Protection Lead at Allwyn for 4th National Lottery licence

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

  Leading the Compliance and Player Protection teams for Allwyn's successful bid for the Uk's 4th National Lottery licence and Transition programme.



The ZEAL Group

• United States

• Director of Regulatory Compliance & Licencing, MLRO

  • Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

  Following ZEAL Network merger with Lotto24 and change in business model in October 2019 (removing betting on lotteries), position was moved across from myLotto24 Ltd to ZEAL Network SE. Managing a number of licencing changes following the business model changes - including issue of an MGA Critical Supply licence and closure of a number of UK licences.

• Head of Licencing & Regulatory Compliance, MLRO

  • May 2018 - Oct 2019

  Part of the ZEAL Network group (myLotto24/Tipp24/Lotto24/Lottovate)Change of company and product focus, expanding knowledge into the regulated lotteries and 'betting on lotteries' sectors. Added MLRO to the role following completion of an ICA specialist certificate in AML for Gaming.



Compliance in Gaming Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos

• Founder and Consultant

  • May 2015 - Sep 2020

  Grow Responsibly, Comply Reliably. Supporting small to medium operators and suppliers with the implementation of compliance programs into their businesses. Licence applications and management, Policy definition, review and management, Senior Management training, regulator interactions and general compliance support. Grow Responsibly, Comply Reliably. Supporting small to medium operators and suppliers with the implementation of compliance programs into their businesses. Licence applications and management, Policy definition, review and management, Senior Management training, regulator interactions and general compliance support.



Scientific Games

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Compliance

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

  Following Acquisition by Scientific Games Corp (12.5 years continuous service) Following Acquisition by Scientific Games Corp (12.5 years continuous service)



NYX Gaming Group Ltd

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Compliance, Europe

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2018

  Following acquisition by NYX Gaming Group Ltd. As part of the Global Compliance team, specialising in B2B Regulatory Compliance in Europe. Key focus on integrating multiple licenced operations under various entities into a streamlined licenced portfolio. Supporting technical teams with expansion into new markets with regulatory compliance requirements. Following acquisition by NYX Gaming Group Ltd. As part of the Global Compliance team, specialising in B2B Regulatory Compliance in Europe. Key focus on integrating multiple licenced operations under various entities into a streamlined licenced portfolio. Supporting technical teams with expansion into new markets with regulatory compliance requirements.



Amaya Online

• India

• Director of Compliance

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2015

  Following the acquisition of CryptoLogic Group and other companies by Amaya Gaming Group, and the formation of Amaya Online. Key strategic and operational role as part of the Senior Management Team at Amaya Online. Supported the acquisition process of Pokerstars from the compliance perspective. Management of multiple European licenses and key contributor to the New Jersey license application submission. Following the acquisition of CryptoLogic Group and other companies by Amaya Gaming Group, and the formation of Amaya Online. Key strategic and operational role as part of the Senior Management Team at Amaya Online. Supported the acquisition process of Pokerstars from the compliance perspective. Management of multiple European licenses and key contributor to the New Jersey license application submission.



WagerLogic UK Ltd

• Licensing & Client Services Director

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2012

  Part of the CryptoLogic GroupResponsible for a team supporting multi-million dollar strategic customer accounts - Account Management, Professional Services, Licensing Support and Client Operations. Key customers Littlewoods, Betfair, William Hill. Managed move of Poker Network and all clients from Curacao to Malta from a licencing perspective. Managed full process for new Danish operating Licence for Intercasino.

• Key Account Manager - William Hill

  • Nov 2003 - Aug 2005

  Part of the Cryptologic Group.Responsible for all interactions with Key Account - William Hill.Key supplier to WH for download and online gaming portfolio. Significant impact to the improved relationship culminating in maximized revenues for download Casino and launch of WH Poker network and sign of new key contract.



Qualicontrol SA

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales & Implementation Manager

  • Nov 2001 - Nov 2003

  Automated Data Verification software. Key customer Cap Gemini. Key employee in the UK office of a French based company (French speaking). Automated Data Verification software. Key customer Cap Gemini. Key employee in the UK office of a French based company (French speaking).



Magex Ltd

• United Kingdom

• Implementation Project Manager

  • Oct 2000 - Jul 2001

  EWallet solution for entertainment industry (pre-Napster & Apple) part of Natwest Bank. Key customers Mitsubishi, AOL, BMG. Project Management with Mitsubishi team based in Japan. EWallet solution for entertainment industry (pre-Napster & Apple) part of Natwest Bank. Key customers Mitsubishi, AOL, BMG. Project Management with Mitsubishi team based in Japan.



DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services

• Account Manager/Consultant

  • Nov 1993 - Aug 2000

  Distributed Intelligence for the Retail industry - auto replenishment & store planning. Key customer Tesco, Casino supermarkets, Superdrug, Waitrose, multiple European brands. 5 years experience as consultant for customers in France (in native language), Netherlands, Spain & Italy Distributed Intelligence for the Retail industry - auto replenishment & store planning. Key customer Tesco, Casino supermarkets, Superdrug, Waitrose, multiple European brands. 5 years experience as consultant for customers in France (in native language), Netherlands, Spain & Italy