CEO Clive Hawkswood to quit RGA

Clive Hawkswood, the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) CEO, is reportedly going to resign from his position. The date of departure has not been finalised. But it is expected to take place in January next year. The 61-year-old Hawkswood is believed to be looking for a new challenge.

Hawkswood believes the new CEO should have experience of the industry, although that could mean someone from the wider ecosystem rather than necessarily being from a gaming company.

Looking back on his 14 years, he told iGamingBusiness: “There have been so many changes. I am of course pleased with the development of GamStop, which will be fully launched in the next few months, and the introduction of the industry’s advertising code. I believe the successor should have experience of the industry – it’s not like most other industries, so it would be a big step for someone to come completely from the outside.”

Based in London and Brussels, the RGA’s role is to provide the industry with a single voice when liaising with regulators, legislators, and key decision makers around the world. Prior to joining the RGA, Hawkswood was an advisor at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport having previously held roles within the industry.

Source: iGamingBusiness