Chairman Pontus Lindwall to act as interim CEO
Betsson looking for new boss following Bengtsson’s immediate departure
Betsson’s board agreed with Ulrik Bengtsson that he should resign his position as president and CEO.
2017-09-04
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Betsson’s board agreed with Ulrik Bengtsson that he should resign his position as president and CEO.
In a statement, the operator said that Bengtsson had opted to leave his position immediately.
While the company searches for a replacement, chairman Pontus Lindwall will serve as interim group CEO. Board member Patrick Svensk will take on Lindwall’s chairman duties until further notice.
Speaking on behalf of the board, Lindwall said Bengtsson “has done a good job for Betsson during the five years he has been employed by the Group. He has clarified the strategy and implemented significant product launches”.
Jesper Svensson, chief commercial officer of BML Group, has been named acting CEO of its Betsson Malta subsidiary.
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