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Bragg Gaming appoints Holly Gagnon as the Chair of its Board.

Holly Gagnon has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Bragg Gaming Group, succeeding Matevž Mazij. Mazij will assume the roles of Board Member and Chief Executive Officer.

Written by Casino House Group Editorial Team

Published on May 2, 2025

Summary

Holly Gagnon has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for Bragg Gaming Group, succeeding Matevž Mazij.
Mazij will assume the roles of Board Member and Chief Executive Officer.
Gagnon offers extensive experience and a diverse set of skills.

Bragg Gaming Group, a top global supplier of B2B iGaming technology and content, has announced changes to its senior management team.

Holly Gagnon becomes Board Chair, Matevž Mazij transitions to CEO role

On Wednesday, the company announced Holly Gagnon's appointment as Chair of its Board of Directors. She takes over this role from Matevž Mazij, who will transition to Chief Executive at Bragg Gaming while remaining on the Board as a member. Prior to becoming Chair, Gagnon served as Lead Director since 2021. She expressed her excitement and honor at being chosen, as reported in a press release by Casino House Group News. Gagnon praised Matevž and the leadership team for effectively positioning the company for long-term success. Gagnon looks forward to collaborating with the board and management to build on the company's strong momentum, seize growth opportunities, and uphold strong corporate governance for the benefit of all stakeholders. Mazij described Gagnon as an outstanding choice for the Chair position, citing her extensive gaming industry experience, strategic insights, and passion for governance best practices as great assets for the company’s ongoing growth initiatives. Mazij also recognized Gagnon’s significant contributions as Lead Director since 2021 and expressed confidence in her leadership as Chair. As the outgoing Chair, Mazij reflected on the privilege of overseeing Bragg Gaming’s transformation into a globally respected online gambling provider. He affirmed his confidence in the robust management team and his dedication to driving the company’s strategy forward as CEO.

The new Board Chair has solid experience and a track record

Gagnon holds an MBA from Chaminade University of Honolulu and a B.S. in Accounting from Bentley University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant and teaches leadership and hospitality/gaming at the University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Management. With over 30 years of experience in the gambling industry, Gagnon began her career at the opening of Foxwoods Resort and Casino. She has since held various senior roles at Chumash Enterprises, Seneca Gaming Corporation, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts International, among other prominent gaming and hospitality companies. Earlier this year, Bragg Gaming and Caesars Entertainment extended their partnership, covering both content and technology, underscoring the success of their previous collaborations.