Gambling.com Group Limited announced that CEO and Co-Founder Charles Gillespie will be appointed Executive Chairman and COO and Co-Founder Kevin McCrystle will succeed as CEO, effective at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting in mid-May 2026. This leadership transition aims to refresh the team for the next growth phase amid expanding sports data services, marketing diversification, and AI initiatives.
Key takeaways
Charles Gillespie, CEO and Co-Founder, appointed Executive Chairman effective mid-May 2026 post-Annual General Meeting
Kevin McCrystle, COO, Co-Founder, and Director, appointed CEO effective mid-May 2026
Michael Quartieri, Lead Independent Director, praised Gillespie's 20-year tenure and McCrystle's leadership
McCrystle based at U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina
Gillespie and McCrystle to jointly host Q1 2026 results call in mid-May 2026
Transition supports growth in sports data, marketing, and AI strategies