Nick Hughes is a seasoned iGaming professional, currently serving as the Chief Product Officer of Gaming at bet365, a role he assumed in May 2024. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing and enacting bet365's product strategy. Hughes announced his promotion on LinkedIn, expressing his enthusiasm for the new role.
Hughes has a long and distinguished career at bet365, having been with the company for nearly a decade. He joined the gambling powerhouse in August 2014 as a Gaming Customer Service Advisor. His dedication and expertise led to a series of promotions, including Operations Gaming Support Advisor in May 2015, Team Leader in December 2015, and subsequently Supervisor, Deputy Manager, and Manager within the operations gaming support team.
His ascent continued with his appointment as Deputy Head of Gaming in May 2021, followed by Head of Gaming in August 2022. This extensive operational background within bet365 has provided him with a deep understanding of the company's gaming products and strategy, positioning him well for his current C-level role.
Prior to his tenure at bet365, Hughes gained significant experience in recruitment. His career outside of iGaming included roles as a Senior Resourcing Consultant at the Costain Group, a Recruitment Consultant at the Concorde Group, a Managing Consultant at Beach Baker Property Recruitment, and a Consultant at Judd Farris and Intelligent Staffing Solutions.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | Chief Product Officer of Gaming | – present |