Bragg Gaming appoints Holly Gagnon as Chair of the Board

Rajashree Seal
Written by Rajashree Seal

Bragg Gaming Group has named Holly Gagnon as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. She takes over from Matevž Mazij, who will continue in his role as Chief Executive Officer and remain a member of the Board.

Gagnon has been part of Bragg’s Board since 2021, serving as Lead Director. She brings more than 30 years of experience in the gaming industry, having held senior roles at major operators such as Foxwoods, Caesars, MGM Resorts, and Harrah’s Entertainment. Since 2020, she has also served as President of HGC Hospitality Gaming Consulting.

Her career began in 1992 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, where she was appointed Executive Director of Finance. She later worked for Harrah’s Entertainment for six years in various senior roles, followed by a two-year position at MGM Mirage. After a short break from the sector, she returned to Caesars Entertainment and later became CEO of Pearl River Resort.

Industry veteran to guide next phase of Bragg’s growth

Gagnon said: “I am honored to be appointed Chair of Bragg’s Board of Directors. Matevž and the leadership team have done a remarkable job positioning the Company for long-term success. I look forward to working closely with the board and management to build on this strong momentum, capitalize on the many growth opportunities ahead, and maintain our commitment to strong corporate governance on behalf of all our stakeholders.”

CEO Mazij , saying: “Holly is an outstanding choice. Her wealth of gaming industry experience, strategic insights and passion for governance best practices will be tremendous assets as we continue to execute on our growth initiatives.”

He added: “It has been a privilege to serve as Chair and oversee the transformation of Bragg into a leading global iGaming provider. I have the utmost confidence in the exceptional management team we have built and remain fully committed to driving our strategy forward as CEO. Transitioning the Chair position to Holly enables me to increase my focus on leading our operations as we aggressively expand further in our key markets and maximize value for our shareholders.”

Bragg Gaming Group is a global B2B iGaming content and technology provider listed on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BRAG.

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