London-based racing technology and systems provider Sportech plc recently announced Roger Withers will retire as chairman of the company and the board on May 24. Withers has led Sportech since 2011 and also has served as a director at Playtech Plc and Arena Racing. Richard McGuire, who has served as a non-executive director for eight months, will be appointed chairman at Sportech’s annual meeting.
Withers commented, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as chairman of Sportech and am delighted to be leaving the company in great shape. I would like to express my appreciation of the excellent job done by Ian Penrose in leading the transformation of the group over the last few years. It has been a pleasure to work with him.”
Sportech Chief Executive Officer Ian Penrose added, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Roger Withers for his tremendous contribution to Sportech over the last six years. Throughout his tenure as chairman, he has provided the board with fine leadership and wise counsel. On behalf of the board, I would like to wish him well for his retirement.”
