France’s National Lottery operator, La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Group, has appointed Andy Wright as its new Sporting Group CEO. He replaces Simon Trim who has held the position for the last five years of a 23-year tenure with the firm.
During his time as CEO, Trim oversaw the successful integration of Sporting Group into FDJ Group following its acquisition in June 2019. He will now step into the role of Special Advisor to the CEO to support a seamless transition of the company’s leadership over the next few months and help bring certain strategic growth initiatives further forward.
Xavier Etienne, Executive VP Technology and International, said: “I would like to thank Simon Trim for his dedication and stewardship over the years and the achievements of Sporting until today, building strong brands and making an impact on its markets.
“FDJ Group respects his decision and believes leading a business such as Sporting Group with its exciting plans for the future requires strong experience in the industry. Andy Wright has a unique blend of skills in many relevant areas for Sporting Group and FDJ Group. Along with his operational capabilities and recognized leadership, he is the perfect fit for us to further enhance the execution of our strategy.”
Wright has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles across multiple jurisdictions within the gambling sector, having previously worked for Tabcorp’s wagering arm in Australia, and with Ladbrokes’ executive leadership team as Group Trading Director.
Commenting on his appointment, Wright said: “I am delighted to join Sporting Group at this exciting period of its evolution. I have admired its excellence of pricing, trading and risk management for many years and how it has leveraged this capability and the Sporting Index brand awareness to expand its B2B operation with Sporting Solutions across the globe.”
