Yolted brings in industry veteran Thomas Rhys Jones as new CEO
Hero Gaming-backed slot developer looks to build for the future with new hire
Slot creator Yolted has welcomed Thomas Rhys Jones as its new CEO to support growth plans in the near future.
Jones brings 15 years’ industry experience to his new role at newcomers Yolted.
Jones has been handed the reigns of the firm by chairman and founder of Hero Gaming Group, Georg Westin.
As CEO, Jones will be responsible for driving on the firm’s strategy and reinforcing its presence in its current markets and looking to expand its portfolio to grow the business further.
Jones has in-depth knowledge of agencies, operators, games and technology providers including Playtech-owned Playtech, Cherry Group, Tivoli and Amaya. He also has extensive experience in team management and launching business initiatives.
On the new appointment, Westin said: “We are very excited to have Tom take the reins at Yolted.
“Tom combines proven leadership with years of experience and passion for game development. We have seen remarkable growth in Yolted’s target markets and Tom will help us strengthen our presence in this space, as well as assist with new market entries.”
Jones added: “I’m incredibly honoured to be given the opportunity to bring Yolted’s games into the wider igaming market. There’s been an astonishing amount of work done in the background over the last 18 months with demonstrable cutting-edge technology, innovative games and unique features created with our partners.”