Mathewson joined Playtech as a non-executive Director in June 2010, at the same time taking on the role of Chairman of Audit and Risk Committees. He was previously chairman of Sportech between 2002 and 2006.
James Hollins, analyst at Evolution Securities, said: “Coupled with a deep knowledge of the sector and the company, the new CFO’s experience of financing, M&A and UK Plc’s should stand the company in good stead as it completes the integration of recent acquisition, PTTS, drives corporate expansion and moves towards a move to the full list in the second half of next year.”