William Hill owner 888 has appointed Per Widerstrom as chief executive, ending a tumultuous leadership search after its former boss stepped down in January amid internal investigations over money laundering failures.
The gambling giant said Mr Widerstrom will take on the role from October 16.
He has more than 17 years of experience in the online gaming industry, having most recently held the position of chief executive at Central and Eastern European betting business Fortuna Entertainment Group.
His appointment ends a six-month hunt for a new boss after 888’s former chief executive, Itai Pazner, quit in January following four years in the role amid internal investigations into failures over anti-money laundering processes for its VIP customers in the Middle East.
