GVC Boss Kenny Alexander In Surprise Departure

Kenny Alexander the boss of GVC the betting giant is leaving the company from tomorrow, Alexander who helped propel GVC into one of the biggest gambling companies in the world with deals to acquire Ladbrokes Coral among others.

His surprise departure means that Shay Segev who has worked for the company since 2016 and is currently the Chief Operating Officer will promoted to the top job. Segev has a wealth of experience coming previously from Playtech where he worked for 6 years as Chief Operating Officer also.

Alexander who has been with GVC for 13 years said: “I have spent the last four months working from home and reflecting on my future plans, and this feels like the right moment.”

GVC chairman Barry Gibson said of Alexander that he help create a “remarkable global business”, adding: “We will miss him, but we also understand his wishes to hand over the reins after such as long and successful stint at the top of the company.”