Inspired appoints seasoned legal expert Simona Camilleri as General Counsel

Gaming technology and content provider Inspired Entertainment has announced the appointment of Simona Camilleri as the company's new General Counsel. Camilleri will succeed Carys Damon effective July 1, 2024. Damon will continue her role as Corporate Secretary.

Camilleri brings nearly two decades of experience to Inspired, with a legal background in various fields including iGaming, payments regulation, fintech, blockchain, negotiation, privacy law, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing. "The company will benefit from her wealth of knowledge," says Inspired.

Brooks Pierce, President and Chief Executive Officer of Inspired, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Simona as Inspired’s General Counsel. I have had the pleasure of working with her at Scientific Games UK Group and know firsthand the value she will bring to our organization. Simona’s expertise in both the commercial, legal, and regulatory side of gaming will be invaluable for Inspired as we continue to build our business globally.

"Additionally, we are grateful that Carys, after twelve years of devoted service with Inspired, will continue service as Corporate Secretary. Her guidance has been instrumental in our success, and we look forward to her continued contributions."

Camilleri has an extensive background in the legal and compliance field, holding various leadership roles at companies such as Sportingtech, Casumo, Payhound, Booming Games, and the Betclic Everest Group, among others.

Additionally, she has served on the Board of Gaming Malta and as an Executive Committee Member (Chairperson) for the Remote Gaming Business Section at the Malta Chamber of Commerce. Her experience also includes roles as UK Counsel for Scientific Games, Global Draw, and Games Media.

After graduating from the University of Malta with an LLD, Camilleri continued her education at University College London, where she read for a Master of Laws (Commercial Law – LLM).