Jim Ryan is a seasoned executive in the online gambling industry, best known for his leadership roles at several major iGaming companies. He served as Co-CEO of bwin.party digital entertainment plc, one of the world’s largest listed online gaming businesses, following the merger of PartyGaming and bwin Interactive Entertainment in 2011. Prior to this, Ryan held senior positions at St. Minver, Cryptologic, and Excapsa Software. He is recognized for his expertise in online casino and poker operations, as well as for steering companies through complex regulatory environments and large-scale mergers.
• Instrumental in the merger of PartyGaming and bwin Interactive Entertainment, creating one of the world’s largest online gambling companies.
• Successfully led multiple iGaming companies through periods of regulatory change and market expansion.
• Stepped down as Co-CEO of bwin.party digital entertainment plc in January 2013 (Source: EGR, 2013-01-15).
• Featured in EGR Magazine and Gambling Insider for commentary on industry mergers and regulatory developments (2011–2013).
• Quoted in Financial Times and Reuters regarding the bwin.party merger and online gambling regulation.