VanEck ETFs can be purchased and sold the same way you would buy or sell a stock—through a broker or with the guidance of your advisor. VanEck ETFs are available for purchase and sale through most self-directed brokers. Opening an online self-directed brokerage account provides investors with: Accessibility to a variety of investment products. Get 30% OFF with 12 active IGVault coupon & coupon code at HotDeals. IGVault promo code for March 2021 end soon! Brian Mattingley has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of gambling software technology provider, Playtech. Mattingley will succeed Claire Milne as of 1st June 2021, as he steps down from his role as Chairman of 888 Holdings Plc. Claire Milne had served as Interim Chairman since May 2020. Mar 03, 2021 Playtech mentioned in the official announcement that the company is planning to take advantage of the broad experience of Mattingley to focus on growth. Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has nearly 6,400 employees across 24 countries.
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Playtech, the gambling software developer, will this week end one of the longest boardroom searches in recent corporate history when it announces that it has raided a rival industry player for its new chairman.
Sky News has learnt that Playtech will announce that Brian Mattingley has agreed to become the long-term successor to Alan Jackson, who said he was stepping down almost two years ago.
Mr Mattingley will join from 888 Holdings, the online gambling group, where he has spent 15 years on the board.
The recruitment of an experienced industry figure is likely to please Playtech shareholders, ten months after Claire Milne was installed in the role on an interim basis.
People close to Playtech pointed out that the search for a permanent chair had been paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with one investor suggesting that Mr Mattingley was 'not an unexpected choice'.
Playtech's shares have performed strongly over the last year, almost doubling to give the company a market capitalisation of almost £1.5bn.
However, the company has been beset by corporate governance concerns for years and has found itself embroiled in a string of rows over boardroom pay.
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Neither Playtech nor 888 would comment on Tuesday.