Veteran gaming sector executive Andy Wright has been named CEO of sports technology and trading supplier the Sporting Group. Parent company FDJ Group named Wight to replace Simon Trim, who announced his decision to step down from the post earlier this year. Trim will remain as a special adviser to the CEO.
Trim is stepping down after 23 years at the company, including the last five years as CEO, after overseeing the successful integration of Sporting Group into FDJ Group following its acquisition in June 2019.
Wright has more than 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles across multiple jurisdictions within the gambling sector, most recently leading Tabcorp’s wagering arm in Australia, and before as a part of Ladbrokes executive leadership team as group trading director.
“I would like to thank Simon Trim for his dedication and stewardship over the years and the achievements of Sporting until today, building strong brands and making an impact on its markets,” said FDJ Group Executive Vice-President Technology and International Xavier Etienne.
“FDJ Group respects his decision and believes leading a business such as Sporting Group with its exciting plans for the future requires strong experience in the industry. Andy Wright has a unique blend of skills in many relevant areas for Sporting Group and FDJ Group. Along with his operational capabilities and recognized leadership, he is the perfect fit for us to further enhance the execution of our strategy.”
“I am delighted to join Sporting Group at this exciting period of its evolution,” said Wright. “I have admired its excellence of pricing, trading and risk management for many years, and how it has leveraged this capability and the Sporting Index brand awareness to expand its B2B operation with sporting solutions across the globe.”
