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Playnetic Oboards Ex-Swintt Head David Mann as CEO
The newly appointed CEO lauded Playnetic’s impressive progress and said that the speed at which it happened attests to the “vision, talent, and dedication” of its team
Playnetic, a global provider of immersive iGaming content, has onboarded industry veteran David Mann as its new chief executive officer. Mann, who is the former CEO of Swintt, has now been tasked with spearheading a new chapter for Playnetic and pursuing further expansion.
Playnetic Aims Higher
Mann joined Playnetic as CEO in January 2026, bringing years of industry experience to the fresh B2B company. Playnetic hit the market two years ago and has since experienced significant growth, gaining strong footholds in several markets, including Malta, Sweden, Romania, Greece, and Ontario.
As a result, Mann is now joining a strong company with robust ties to a number of leading global gaming operators and aggregators. The new CEO will head the company as it continues to grow its portfolio of games, which includes 40+ innovative new games and a library of 100+ historical games.
Playnetic hailed Mann as an industry powerhouse with almost 20 years of experience in the global gaming industry. The company emphasized that it trusts the newly-appointed CEO’s proven leadership abilities and is counting on him to bring a new era of growth for the business.
Mann Is Looking Forward to Leading the Business
Mann commented on his appointment as chief executive officer of Planetic, saying that he is honored to join the company at “such an exciting and pivotal stage” of its growth journey. The newly appointed CEO lauded Playnetic’s impressive progress and said that the speed at which it happened attests to the “vision, talent, and dedication” of its team.
Mann vowed to leverage his experience in gaming to reinforce Planetic’s plans for 2026 and beyond and help the company cement itself as a leading force in the provision of gaming content.
Our focus will be on driving the next phase of growth, strengthening existing partnerships, creating new opportunities, and delivering exceptional gaming content to our operator partners and their players worldwide.
David Mann, CEO, Playnetic
In the meantime, Dan Phillips, non-executive director at Playnetic, welcomed Mann on board, saying that the appointment marks a new chapter for the company. Phillips added that Mann’s qualities made him a perfect fit for the Playnetic team.
His [Mann’s] strategic vision, proven leadership, and passion for innovation make him the ideal leader to guide Playnetic through its next stage of global growth. I look forward to working with him as we continue to establish the business as an industry leader.
Dan Phillips, NED, Playnetic
In the meantime, Playnetic is preparing for ICE 2026 where it will showcase some of its upcoming releases.