888 Holdings appoints Jonathan Mendelsohn as new chairman. Online gambling firm 888 Holdings has appointed British lobbyist Jonathan Mendelsohn as its next chairman. Jonathan replaces former chief executive and current chair Brian Mattingley. Mendelsohn will take over the role after Mattingley’s departure at the next annual general meeting in May 2021.
The FTSE-250 firm appointed Mendelsohn as its non-executive director as well, 888 Holdings said, adding that he also joined the board’s remuneration and audit committee.
Mendelsohn brings with him over 20 years of industry experience. He previously co-founded Oakvale Capital, which is a leading M&A and strategic advisory boutique focusing on the gaming, gambling and sports sectors.
