White Hat Gaming appoints Leon Thomas as Chief Commercial Officer

White Hat Gaming has appointed Leon Thomas as Chief Commercial Officer, the company said Tuesday 29th September 2026. Thomas will take ownership of sales, marketing and partnerships as the supplier targets growth across regulated markets worldwide.

Thomas joins from Hard Rock Digital, where he most recently served as Vice President International. In that role, White Hat Gaming said he led expansion into Canada, the Netherlands and Mexico.

Before that, Thomas held senior roles at Entain, including Group Director of Strategy and Corporate Development, before becoming Managing Director for its Canadian-facing brands, including Sports Interaction. White Hat Gaming also cited operator experience at tombola and B2B leadership roles at Microgaming and instant win games provider IWG.

The hire comes as platform supplier consolidation pushes some operators to review their technology stacks. White Hat Gaming said it is targeting operators moving away from providers that are consolidating or retiring products, as well as brands looking to launch or grow in regulated markets.

Phil Gelvan, CEO of White Hat Gaming, said: “Leon has sat on both sides of the table. He has run operator businesses and scaled B2B suppliers, so he knows exactly what operators need from a platform partner. He is the right person to lead our commercial growth across regulated markets worldwide.”

Commenting on his appointment, Thomas said: “I’m excited to join White Hat Gaming as the company embarks on its latest evolution. My focus will be on partnering with operators who need greater reliability and scale, and helping brands launch with confidence in regulated markets anywhere in the world.”