Star Sports Group has named Russ Wiseman as its new Group Chairman.
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Star Sports Group of Companies snags industry titan Russ Wiseman as its inaugural Chairman, leading the way with 30 years of expertise
Fresh waves of industry know-how crash over Star Sports Group as they welcome Brit gambling heavyweight Russ Wiseman to the fold. Boasting a lighter-than-a-feather 30 years of heavy-weight gambling experience under his belt, this veterans' veteran has soared across senior commercial, strategic, and operational roles at industry colossi like Sporting Index, Sportech, Betdaq, and Entain.
With a skip in his step, the founder of Star Sports Group, Ben Keith, couldn't contain his glee as he introduced Wiseman as the company's premier Chairman. Keith is certain that Wiseman's "treasure trove of industry savvy" will serve as an invaluable addition to the high-level Star Sports squad.
"I can't wait to team up with him in the near future," Keith added, laying out his vision for the business' expansion, not only of its current stable of businesses, but also complementing the work undertaken at both Star Sports and Playbook Engineering.
Wiseman's immersion in Star lands perfectly at a time when the UK gambling industry eagerly awaits changes to the regulatory regime post the Gambling Act review. With regulatory winds a-blowing, Wiseman's tasked with keeping the sails full and steering the group's growth ship forward.
A seasoned pro in public relations, most of Wiseman's career has revolved around this arena. He took his first steps in the industry way back in 1999, and his resume includes stints as Director of Public Relations at Sportech, Business Development Director at Betdaq, Head of Media at Sportingbet, and more.
"Over the moon to join Star during this thrilling growth phase!" Wiseman exclaimed upon his appointment. He started off by acknowledging Keith and his team before outlining his excitement about working hand-in-hand with the management crew to execute the group's growth strategy and commitment to sustainable practices.
As an omnichannel operator, Star Sports Group dabbles in retail high-street betting stores while keeping one foot in the digital realm, offering sports betting via online and mobile channels, wagering over the phone and via credit and debit cards, spread betting, bookmaker services, and even white label and affiliate programs. Some of the group's close partners include Spotlight Sports Group, following last year's signing of a strategic agreement that soared Star Sports' offerings with a series of daily informative print media products.
Enriching its portfolio is just the beginning. Star Sports Group promises to maintain a steady focus on growth and responsible operations, staying committed to the ever-evolving nature of the gambling industry. And with industry savant Russ Wiseman at the helm, things are looking brighter than ever before.
- Russ Wiseman, a seasoned industry veteran with three decades of experience in the gambling industry, has joined Star Sports Group as its first Chairman.
- Star Sports Group has added Wiseman to its executive team, with his expertise in senior commercial, strategic, and operational roles at prominent gambling companies such as Sporting Index, Sportech, Betdaq, and Entain.
- In the sports betting sector, Wiseman has held positions like Director of Public Relations at Sportech, Business Development Director at Betdaq, and Head of Media at Sportingbet.
- Star Sports Group's expansion plans are set to benefit from Wiseman's industry knowledge, with an emphasis on sustainable growth in both its current businesses and new ventures.
- As the UK gambling industry anticipates regulatory changes following the Gambling Act review, Wiseman will play a key role in ensuring Star Sports Group continues to grow and adapts to the evolving industry landscape.
