OPAP hires new CFO from Sazka
Greek operator appoints Pavel Mucha as new finance chief to replace outgoing CFO Michal Houst
OPAP has appointed Sazka’s Pavel Mucha as its new chief financial officer (CFO), replacing Michael Houst who announced his departure last month.
Mucha is currently CFO of Czech gambling and national lottery operator Sazka, which recently launched a bid to take full control of OPAP, having acquired a 33% stake in the Greek firm in 2013.
He will take up his new role at OPAP on 1 October 2019 following a number of years in finance roles at consultancy, pharmaceutical and FMCG companies, as well as four years in the gaming market.
OPAP’s current CFO Michal Houst will leave the operator next month
The new CFO replaces OPAP’s outgoing finance chief Houst who will leave OPAP next month after playing a key part in the privatisation of the business when he joined back in 2013.
“His relentless focus and personal dedication have played a critical part in OPAP’s development during this time,” OPAP CEO Damian Cope said at the time his departure was announced.
“He will be missed by everyone at OPAP and we wish him much success in his future endeavours,” Cope added.
It has yet to be confirmed if Sazka’s bid to acquire the remaining 67% of OPAP at €14 a share has been accepted.