888 Holdings plc announced that Itai Pazner, previously the Group's Chief Operating Officer has been appointed as 888's new Chief Executive Officer. Itai Pazner has in-depth and widespread understanding of both 888 and the online gaming industry having spent the past 17 years with the Group. Prior to becoming COO in 2017, Itai Pazner spent more than six years as Senior Vice President of the Group's B2C Division where he oversaw the significant development of 888's market-leading brands as well as having oversight of the Group's marketing, customer support functions, and operations. After more than 14 years in the business, including nearly eight years as part of 888's executive leadership team, Itai Frieberger is standing down as the Group's CEO. Itai Frieberger will remain a Director of the Group for up to 12 months during his notice period. This will help to enable a seamless transition of responsibilities to his successor and support the progress of a number of the Group's strategic initiatives that are already underway.