Former 32Red CFO makes industry comeback with Lottoland

Lottoland has recruited former 32Red chief financial officer Jon Hale as its new CFO. Hale was finance chief for casino brand 32Red for more than 11 years until 2018 while based in Gibraltar. He oversaw several corporate transactions at the business, culminating in the £176m acquisition of 32Red by Kindred Group. Prior to his time at 32Red, Hale qualified as a chartered accountant with PwC in 1998, before joining Capital Corporation, an operator of high-roller land-based casinos. Hale also co-founded Property Internet and served as finance director of the Sports Café Group, where he oversaw significant growth and its admission to AIM in December 2001.

Hale will report into Lottoland CEO Nigel Birrell, who said of the appointment: “Jon brings with him a wealth of gaming experience and knowledge that we will benefit from as we continue to grow and deliver on our strategy.” Hale has replaced Ian Verinder as Lottoland CFO. “I’m thrilled to be joining the Lottoland team and can’t wait to meet everyone and get settled in,” said Hale. “Having been based in Gibraltar, I’ve seen first-hand how Lottoland has developed and grown, and I really admire how they have done so in such a short space of time. “I look forward to working with Nigel and the team as the group continues on its growth journey.”