3D operator goes all-in with new management team

01 September 2015, London –   Online gaming operator PKR.com has unveiled a new-look management team to be led by Chris Welch, a 16-year veteran of the gaming industry who takes over as CEO.

Chris Welch has a background in marketing and general management having worked at Director level for Coral, Pokerstars and bwin.party. His most recent gaming role was as Group Director Poker for bwin.party launching its poker business into new regulated markets and leading the brand re-launch of its flagship partypoker brand.

Welch is joined by CTO Mike Ellis after 16 years at William Hill, Betfred and most recently youwin, while Tony Browne joins as CFO following lead finance roles at Ernst & Young, Lumata and Harris Interactive. PKR’s founding CTO Jeremy Longley remains with the business in a consulting role.