Bede Gaming Selects Colin Cole-Johnson for CEO

Bede Gaming is happy to strengthen its team with another valuable member, Colin Cole-Johnson as CEO. He will support the company in keeping the reputation of the leading gaming platform in the industry while also supporting the brand in its future growth.

Before joining Bede, Cole-Johnson was working at Entain plc as Gaming Product Director. Now, he has more than 20 years of experience and has been one of the leading figures in the online gaming sector with director-level positions at some of the biggest brands such as Ladbrokes, William Hill, and The Rank Group.

The appointment to one of the leading roles at Bede is yet another announcement from the software company which was acquired by Gauselmann Group in March 2020.

Since its foundation in 2011, Bede has specialized in providing digital technology for the online casino industry. Over the previous five years, the company has become part of the German provider and already employs 250 people, with offices in several locations and players in three continents.

The new member of the team will also support Bede to continue its regular expansion and further enhance its premium portfolio.

Speaking on the new role, Colin Cole-Johnson, said:

“It’s a proud moment for me. Bede is a company that I’ve gotten to know well and admire over a significant period, so this is a brilliant opportunity to join and lead a strong team with a proven track record. Their achievements over recent years speak for themselves and the potential for the future is really exciting.”

On the other hand, Chairman at Bede Gaming, Joe Saumarez Smith, says that the company is delighted that Colin has become CEO of Bede. He is a leading executive with significant experience at leading gaming enterprises in the world. He has been acquainted with Bede’s platform from his first days as a client and they have no doubt that he will support the company in their future growth as well as remain the first-choice in regulated markets.

He added:

“On behalf of everyone at Bede Gaming and the Gauselmann Group, I am excited to welcome Colin to the team.”

Bede Gaming is a leading supplier of casino software to the online and social gaming sectors. It offers a first-class platform to the online gambling sector while also powering the leading brands, with the ability to process millions of transactions every month.

Source: “Colin Cole-Johnson appointed CEO of Bede Gaming”. Bede Gaming. March 10, 2022.