Inspired Entertainment Appoints Carys Damon as General Counsel

Inspired Entertainment has confirmed a leadership change in its legal department. Effective 7 September 2026, current corporate secretary Carys Damon will replace Simona Camilleri as general counsel. Camilleri will stay on to assist with the handover through the end of 2026, ensuring continuity in legal and regulatory compliance for the gaming technology supplier.

General Counsel Transition at Inspired Entertainment

Carys Damon, who has been with Inspired Entertainment for 14 years, will return to the general counsel role while continuing as corporate secretary. Damon previously served as general counsel from 2017 to 2021, and as executive vice-president and general counsel until she moved into her current role as corporate secretary in 2024. Her appointment follows the departure of Simona Camilleri, who joined Inspired Entertainment as general counsel in May 2024.

“Having previously served as our general counsel, she brings a deep understanding of our business, culture and long-term strategy,” said Brooks Pierce, CEO and president of Inspired Entertainment.

The firm emphasised Damon's extensive experience within the organisation, highlighting her tenure as assistant general counsel starting in 2012 and her more recent executive positions. Damon is expected to drive stability and provide seasoned leadership as the company navigates ongoing market and regulatory changes.

Simona Camilleri’s Tenure and Industry Background

Simona Camilleri steps down after a relatively brief but impactful period at Inspired Entertainment. She was recruited to lead the legal and compliance division in 2024, following senior roles at Sportingtech and industry positions at Casumo, Payhound and Booming Games. Camilleri will remain available as an adviser to aid the transition, supporting the legal team and broader management until the end of 2026.

Brooks Pierce expressed the company's gratitude for Camilleri’s leadership during a major company transformation. Her tenure coincided with organisational changes, including the divestment of Inspired Entertainment’s holiday parks business and the restructuring of its pub supply segment.

Strategic Focus and Market Developments Impacting Inspired Entertainment

This leadership change occurs against the backdrop of regulatory and financial adjustments for Inspired Entertainment. During the company’s Q2 earnings call in August 2026, CEO Brooks Pierce described the increase in remote gaming duty in the UK—from 21% to 40%—as "draconian." The UK tax shift follows wider scrutiny of regulation impacting suppliers serving both land-based and online gaming sectors.

Despite adverse conditions, the firm reported a 24% decline in revenue for the quarter, primarily attributed to the holiday parks business sale and pub supply restructuring. CEO Pierce noted, however, that the company continued to gain market share, attributing outperformance to operational strengths rather than solely market conditions.

Carys Damon’s Prior Roles and Experience

Carys Damon's return to the general counsel position draws on her previous experience managing Inspired Entertainment’s legal, compliance, and governance frameworks. Since joining the company as assistant general counsel in 2012, Damon has advanced through senior legal and executive roles. Her reputation as a trusted adviser to the board and leadership is seen as an asset as the company pursues its strategic priorities.

Her dual responsibility—as both general counsel and corporate secretary—aligns with Inspired Entertainment’s approach to maintaining continuity at the executive level during a period of ongoing transformation. The company’s leadership transition also signals its focus on steady governance and regulatory risk management amid evolving market dynamics.

Broader Executive Recruitment for Industry Growth

While the general counsel transition marks a significant internal development, it fits within wider industry movement for executive talent acquisition and retention. As iGaming and betting firms face regulatory, compliance and taxation challenges in key markets like the UK, proven experience in legal leadership roles becomes vital for operational stability and strategic planning.

For more developments affecting B2B suppliers and industry leaders, executive recruitment and company restructuring remain key factors shaping the competitive landscape.