888 Holdings Announces Sean Wilkins as New CFO

n a significant move, the renowned gambling giant 888 Holdings has revealed its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Sean Wilkins is set to take the reins on February 1, 2024, succeeding the current CFO, Yariv Dafna.

Dafna's departure is scheduled for October 2, 2023, paving the way for Vaughan Lewis, 888's Chief Strategy Officer, who will serve as the interim CFO until Wilkins officially assumes the position in February 2024.

Wilkins brings a wealth of financial experience to the table. Currently, he is associated with the Romanian powerhouse Super Bet, where his deep understanding of the gaming sector makes him an ideal fit for the role.

Furthermore, Wilkins boasts a track record of financial roles in prominent non-gambling companies. His extensive background includes over five years in various financial positions at O2 Asia. Afterward, he spent five years at Tesco, initially as CFO, Strategy, and International Director, Telecoms, before being promoted to CFO for Malaysia.

Before joining 888, Wilkins briefly held the position of General Manager of Supermarkets Finance at Coles and later served as CFO at Domino's Pizza Group for over a year.

In his new role at 888, Wilkins will report to Per Widerström, who is poised to become the company's new Chief Executive Officer on October 16.

Wilkins expressed his enthusiasm for the new position, highlighting his familiarity with 888's business due to his recent experience in the iGaming and online betting industry. He emphasized 888's recent acquisition of William Hill, which positions the company for long-term success by consolidating its brands, technology, and talent.

Wilkins looks forward to contributing to 888's leadership and helping the company create value for its shareholders.

Lord Mendelsohn, 888's Executive Chairman, welcomed Wilkins to the company, emphasizing the careful selection process that led to his appointment. Mendelsohn underlined Wilkins' understanding of the betting and gaming sector, along with his extensive financial expertise, as vital assets to fuel 888's growth and evolution.

In mid-August, 888 published its H1 results, reporting robust revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA. Alongside its acquisition of William Hill, the company recently divested its Latvian assets as part of its business optimization strategy.