US growth sees Sportech appoint Andrew Gaughan to its executive board

Andrew Gaughan,

Updating the market London-listed Sportech Plc has confirmed the appointment of Andrew Gaughan, President, Sportech Racing // Digital, to its Board as an Executive Director with immediate effect.

Gaughan has been a member of Sportech leadership since 2010 leading the significant growth of the firms digital racing products and services within its core US market and in new territories.

Further to serving Sportech, Gaughan a gambling industry veteran has held executive positions at Scientific Games Corporation, Magna Entertainment Corporation and Woodbine Entertainment Group

Sportech Governance stated that the appointment of Gaughan was made to reflect the importance that the Board places on developing its North American-based business.

Confirming the governance appointment Roger Withers, Chairman of Sportech, said: “I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the Board. He is a highly valued member of our executive team, and we look forward to him continuing to accelerate the development of our North American-based business.”