Evoke Creates Technology Committee to Oversee Tech Investments

Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings), a leading betting and gaming company operating several international brands, announced the creation of a new Technology Committee of the Board. The new body will be led by seasoned company members and will champion innovation that aligns with Evoke’s business strategy.

The New Committee Will Oversee Evoke’s Tech Strategy

In a release published on May 28, Evoke, which is the company behind well-known gaming brands, such as William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, confirmed the creation of the new body with immediate effect.

According to the announcement, the Technology Committee of the Board will provide board-level oversight of Evoke’s major investments in technology and various tech initiatives. Its goal would be to ensure that these investments and initiatives are consistent with the company’s broader business strategy and align with its ethos of risk management and operational effectiveness.

The announcement further elaborated that the committee will be chaired by independent non-executive director Susan Standiford. NEDs Limor Ganot and Ori Shaked, meanwhile, will serve as committee members.

Evoke Wants to Remain Ahead of the Curve

Evoke’s chairman, Jon Mendelsohn, commented on the introduction of the new committee and its strategic importance to the company. He explained:

In a world where technology is evolving at break-neck speed and in an industry where technology leadership is a core driver of sustainable success, our Technology Committee will play an important role in strengthening the Board’s governance and long-term strategy development.

Jon Mendelsohn, chairman, Evoke

Mendelsohn elaborated that the committee will be tasked with transparency surrounding the company’s tech, product, data and operational initiatives.

In addition to that, the Technology Committee of the Board will be responsible for keeping the board of directors and executive leadership informed on the latest technological trends and opportunities that could allow Evoke to remain ahead of the curve.

Q2 Has Been in Line with Expectations

In the meantime, Mendelsohn commented on the company’s recent annual general meeting (AMG) which took place on May 28. He thanked the company’s shareholders for their continued trust and added that the company’s Q2 has so far been consistent with the company’s guidance.

I’m pleased to say that Q2 has started in-line with expectations, with overall year to date revenue growth of approximately 5% as of 25 May 2025, and we remain confident in our plans for the remainder of the year.

Jon Mendelsohn, chairman, Evoke

Among other things, the meeting saw Mendelsohn re-elected as director. In the meantime, the company elected Susan Standiford as a new director.