Ifor Evans appointed as Group Chief Technology Officer at Allwyn

Allwyn, a leading lottery operator based in Lucerne, Switzerland, has appointed Ifor Evans as its new Group Chief Technology Officer. Ifor brings over 25 years of experience in software engineering, systems architecture, IT management, and project leadership to his new role.

Prior to joining Allwyn, Ifor served as the Group Chief Technology Officer at Gamesys PLC/Bally’s Corp., where he was responsible for developing and operating highly capable gaming platforms. He also held the role of Group Chief Technology Officer (Southeast Asia) at Lazada, part of the Alibaba Group, where he led a team in creating and implementing a comprehensive technology strategy.

Robert Chvátal, Allwyn Group CEO, expressed his excitement about Ifor joining the team, highlighting his track record of delivering technology solutions in the gaming and IT sectors. He also thanked Tony Khatskevich, the outgoing Group Chief Technology Officer, for his six years of dedicated service and announced that Tony will transition to an advisory role focusing on innovation, technology, IT, and security matters.

In his new role, Ifor will focus on enhancing the innovation of the lotteries operated by Allwyn, making them more entertaining and attractive to new audiences. Ifor expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to Allwyn’s commitment to social impact through the development of cutting-edge technology and future-thinking game formats.

The appointment of Ifor Evans as Group Chief Technology Officer marks an important milestone for Allwyn as they continue to drive innovation and growth in the lottery industry. With his extensive experience and strategic capabilities, Ifor is poised to lead Allwyn towards even greater success in the future.