Sportech appoint Rigg to board

Betting technology firm Sportech PLC has appointed Christian Rigg as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 1 January 2019.

Rigg brings considerable business and boardroom experience, latterly in executive roles at public and private companies.

He has previously held both non-executive and executive directorships at quoted companies including Clinigen Group PLC and Quantum Pharma PLC.

Rigg has also held numerous executive positions at Eaga PLC, Barclays PLC and Northern Recruitment Group Limited.

Richard McGuire, Executive Chairman of Sportech:

“We are delighted to welcome Chris to the Board. His extensive experience at a senior level within public and private companies will undoubtedly be of great value to Sportech.”

Sportech said it continues to assess further independent non-executive candidates and anticipates making a further appointment in early 2019.