RISQ hands senior development role to Borg-Barthet

RISQ has appointed Julian Borg-Barthet to the new role of director of business development as it seeks to expand its presence in the industry.

Borg-Barthet joins the insurance-backed jackpots and betting promotions firm from NMi, which was recently acquired by Gaming Labs International (GLI).

At RISQ, Borg-Barthet will be responsible for managing the company’s existing partners such as Betway, Jackpotjoy, William Hill and GVC.

Borg-Barthet will also head up expansion of the RISQ skill set into international territories.

“Working with RISQ, I’ve not only found a string of products that complement the different sides of the gaming industry but also a strong, experienced team that are client-focused and eager to tailor their offering to make it work for the customer,” Borg-Barthet said.

“The team at RISQ have solid relationships across the insurance world, cultivated after years of risk management and consultancy in the gambling space.”

Tom Mitchell, director of B2B at RISQ, added: “We’re delighted Julian is joining the RISQ team; his experience and contacts in sales and business development are second to none.

“We feel sure he’ll be a true asset to both RISQ and all our clients, as we bid to broaden our global footprint.”

Related article: IWG to launch new jackpot games with RISQ