PartyGaming Appoints Non-Executive Chairman

29 August 2008

PartyGaming, an online gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Rod W. Perry as non-executive chairman.

Previously, he served as non-executive director at PartyGaming for three years and has been the senior independent director since February 2007.

Lord Moonie will take Mr. Perry’s position as senior independent director.

“Since becoming a public company, we have had to face and overcome a series of major challenges,” Mr. Perry said in a prepared statement. “Looking forward, I am excited about the opportunities that a fresh approach under Jim Ryan as C.E.O. will bring and am confident that under his stewardship, the management team can unlock further value for shareholders.”