Playtech Appoints Francesco Rodano as New Chief Policy Officer

Online gambling software provider Playtech plc has announced the appointment of the new Chief Policy Officer, Francesco Rodano. Mr. Rodano joins the online gambling giant from the Italian gaming regulator Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (AAMS).

His job description at Playtech includes;

• Making sure that he provides Playtech with precise information about the legislative obstacles the operator is likely to face in different countries.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with the legislative bodies in different countries.
• Obtain new customers and cement the existing relationships with company stakeholders.

Mr. Rodano, who will report directly to Playtech’s CEO Mor Weizer, will work from the London-based office.

Commenting on Mr. Rodano’s appointment, Mr. Weizer said Mr. Rodano’s years’ of experience, as well as his personal attributes, give him an edge to becoming a key individual on the online gambling market. Mr. Weizer remains hopeful that Mr. Rodano will become an asset for the company and is appointed to the key post.

Last year, a well-known online gambling operator, IGT, offered Mr. Rodano a Senior Director of Market and Development post. But at that time, Mr. Rodano was still working at AAMS as Head of Remote Gaming. Instead of taking another offer, he decided to serve the remainder of his contract with AAMS before taking another post.

As a regulator at AAMS, Mr. Rodano was responsible for overseeing the activities of the sports betting providers across Italy. He was also in charge of monitoring the added regulated slots to all casinos vertical.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Rodano said he was very happy spending the last nine years working as a regulator at the Italian market. He added that the regulated markets were their priority and he was impatient to join Playtech and offer his support as far as public matters were concerned.