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BGC appoints Kane Purdy as new Chair
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed Kane Purdy as its new Chair, with the council rolling out its new strategy to leadership.
The BGC has revealed that its new approach will see the Chair position rotate every 12 months and be filled by BGC members on each term, with the first appointment being the Managing Director of Gamesys Operations Limited, as Purdy will become the first non-executive Chair of the council.
Purdy commented on his appointment:
“I am honored and delighted to take on the role of Chair of the Betting and Gaming Council. After 20 years in the industry, I understand the importance of working collectively to meet challenges, raise standards, and ensure the regulated sector continues to thrive. I look forward to working collaboratively with Grainne and the team, as well as with members from across the industry, to build on the strong progress already made and help shape the future direction of the BGC.”
CEO of BGC, Grainne Hurst, added:
“Kane brings a huge amount of experience, expertise, and talent to this role, built over two decades in the industry. He is a highly respected leader with a deep understanding of both the opportunities and the responsibilities that come with operating in a regulated environment. He has also demonstrated a strong commitment to collaboration, helping to drive forward initiatives that strengthen standards and protections across the sector.”
Purdy is expected to focus on areas like safer gambling, data sharing, and regulatory engagement, while also representing the interests of the iGaming industry by creating opportunities for policy dialogue and coordination.
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