Calgary-based gaming software supplier announces the appointment of new boss for its Chartwell Games (International) Limited subsidiary.
Monday 19th January 2009
Canada’s Chartwell Technology Incorporated has announced the appointment of Lee Richardson as the Chief Executive Officer for Chartwell Games (International) Limited subsidiary.
Chartwell is a leading provider of gaming software systems and entertainment content to the online and remote gaming industry and revealed that Richardson previously served as the Chief Executive Officer for Chartwell Games Corporation until 2007.
The Calgary-based firm stated that Richardson would oversee the firm’s expanded international operations including client services, marketing, sales, operations and business development.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Lee back to the Chartwell team,” said Dave Acorn, Chief Operating Officer for Chartwell Technology.
“As we focus on the rollout of our new products and expanded client services, Lee’s extensive industry background, solid reputation and proven leadership skills will be a tremendous asset in building Chartwell's presence and will help develop new market areas for our unique business model and technology. He will also provide proven leadership to all our international staff in Malta, London and Singapore. With our expanded European presence we will now be able to fully utilise Lee’s skills and experience.”
Richardson previously served as Chief Operating Officer for Coral Eurobet, Managing Director for Totalbet.com, Managing Director for Tote Direct and Marketing Director for the British Horseracing Board. He replaces Jim Godsell, who has left to pursue other opportunities, and will be based in Europe.
“I am very excited to be re-joining Chartwell at this important time in its growth and expansion,” said Richardson.
“This is fast-moving industry and I intend to see that Chartwell, with its first-class people, products and services, gets more than its share of that growth.”