Industry veteran John Coleman leaves the top job as head of Microgaming after 17 years at the game developer. Microgaming has confirmed that CEO John Coleman will withdraw from his role with the Igaming provider with effect from 31 December.
Coleman began at the game developer Microgaming As CFO in 2004, and went up to the CEO in June 2018.
Microgaming's chief operating officer enters as a replacement
Microgaming, with its head office at the Isle of Man, will replace Coleman with operations manager Andrew Clucas.
Coleman said in connection with his departure as head of Microgaming that he was honored to have led the company and paid tribute to the company's "incredible activities and people".
"After 17 years in the company, this is a natural time for me personally to embark on the next adventure."
“Microgaming has a strong leadership structure in place and an exciting future ahead, and I'm happy to announce Andrew Clucas as my successor. Andy is a brilliant colleague, friend and leader, and I have all confidence that he wants to guide Microgaming to new success. ”
Clucas is himself a veteran in the industry. He joined Microgaming back in 2009 as a senior manager for Corporate Affairs, but later served as head of poker, regulation, business development and sales, before becoming director of Quickfire and land -based business in September 2016.
Coleman is praised by the replacement
Microgaming's new CEO paid tribute to his predecessor's role in shaping the business over his term as CEO. "John has been an outstanding leader and ambassador for the business for almost two decades, and I can't pay tribute to him high enough for his many achievements and contributions," Clucas explained.
Clucas had the following to say about his new role:
"I am pleased to take up the robe from him - to be appointed CEO of Microgaming is an incredible honor, and I intend to lead the business with the same passion and dedication."
Source: EGR Global