Jackpotjoy plc announced that Andy McIver is to step down from his role as Chief Executive Officer. Under the company's new management structure, Neil Goulden, currently Chairman of the company, will become Executive Chairman, responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's long term strategy. The Board has appointed experienced gaming executive, Simon Wykes, as Group Managing Director to provide additional operational expertise.

His main role will be working in the company's global markets with the senior management teams across each of the company's three business segments - Jackpotjoy, Vera&John, and Mandalay; and he will also join the Board of the company. Both appointments will become effective from 1 November 2017. Simon has just completed an external consultancy role with Ladbrokes Coral on their merger integration plans.

He was previously Chief Executive Officer at Gala Leisure and Managing Director at Gala Coral Group. He also served as Managing Director of Rank Group for over four years. He is also a Non-Executive Director for both Leisure Electronics Ltd. and Wexel Gaming.

Andy will remain with the company until 31 January 2018, to ensure a smooth transition of duties to the new members of executive team.