New choice Per Widerstrom will be responsible for driving growth across the leading online gaming operator’s many brands.
Monday 15th February 2010
Leading listed online gaming operator PartyGaming has announced the appointment of Per Widerstrom to the newly created post of Chief Operating Officer with immediate effect.
PartyGaming operates popular poker domain PartyPoker.com alongside leading bingo sites FoxyBingo.com, MirrorBingo.com, ThinkBingo.com and CheekyBingo.com and stated that Widerstrom has ‘a wealth of experience within the online gaming industry’.
Widerstrom most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer and Director for Mangas Gaming Malta Limited while his experience also encompasses being Chief Executive Officer and Director for Expekt.com Limited. He has also served as Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer for Kyivstar GSM, Chief Executive Officer for Telenor Mobile Sweden and Operational Marketing And Business Development Director for The Coca-Cola Company.
“I am delighted that we have secured the services of such an internationally experienced and multi-disciplined executive as our Chief Operating Officer,” said Jim Ryan, Chief Executive Officer for Gibraltar-based PartyGaming.
“Per will report directly to me and will be primarily responsible for driving growth across the PartyGaming brands. He has a great track record for leading business operations and delivering results. I’m confident he will be a great asset for PartyGaming as we push ahead with our strategic plan.”
