Lewis joins 888 from Flutter Entertainment, where he most recently served as the transformation lead for the operator’s international business. Previously, he held senior roles at The Stars Group, PokerStars, and Sky Betting & Gaming. Lewis brings extensive experience in the gaming industry, having worked as an equity research analyst for Morgan Stanley.
In his new role at 888, Lewis will report to CEO Itai Pazner and will be responsible for developing the company’s long-term strategy, including identifying and executing mergers and acquisitions. He will also work closely with CFO Yariv Dafna on the investor relations strategy.
CEO Itai Pazner expressed his excitement about Lewis joining the team, stating that his expertise in strategic development and investor relations will contribute significantly to 888’s growth in the coming years. Lewis himself spoke highly of 888, citing the company’s scalable technology and strong brand as factors that have propelled its success.
Lewis is the latest addition to 888’s leadership team, following the appointment of Yariv Dafna as CFO in September. Lord Jon Mendelsohn, former director of general election resources for the Labour Party, has also been named the operator’s chairman designate.
