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The CEO of Casinos Austria and Österreichische Lotterien, Erwin van Lambaart, informed the Supervisory Board in September that he will not seek a renewal of his mandate at the end of his five-year contract, expiring in March 2027.
Van Lambaart, who will then be 64, believes that "the changing environment will benefit from a new leadership team to guide the company into a promising future."
Based on this decision, the Supervisory Board launched an international search process led by a renowned executive search firm. From a broad pool of candidates, a clear recommendation emerged.
Consequently, the Supervisory Board today appointed Andreas Bierwirth as the next Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board, effective March 14, 2027.
With the expiration of Erwin van Lambaart’s Executive Board contract in March, the Executive Board will consist of only two members in the future: Andreas Bierwirth and Martin Skopek.
For Edith Hlawati, AB possesses all the qualities required to lead Casinos Austria and Österreichische Lotterien together with Martin Skopek through challenging times. " I am very confident with this decision. After one year as CTO of Casinos and Lotterien AB is very well aware of the challenges Casinos Austria Group is facing. In past management roles he has successfully managed transitions of former incumbents into competitive market environments. He is therefore highly qualified for the role of the CEO of Casinos Austria Group."
“We would like to thank Erwin van Lambaart sincerely for his tremendous commitment. Under his leadership, both Casinos and Austrian Lotteries have developed very positively and are well positioned for the upcoming concession award process. I look forward to working with Andreas Bierwirth, a seasoned manager who I know will drive the Group’s next decisive steps with a strong business focus. At Allwyn, we share the same belief in, and passion for, responsible gaming, as well as a clear commitment to Austria.” said Allwyn CEO Robert Chvatal.
Robert Zadrazil, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, thanks van Lambaart "for the excellent performance of Casinos Austria and Österreichische Lotterien during his tenure and for everything he has achieved in strengthening the reputation and standing of both companies in a rapidly changing environment. The company is exceptionally well positioned to meet future challenges, benefits from a strong financial foundation, and has significantly advanced its digital transformation."
"As CEO, Erwin van Lambaart has had a decisive impact on both the casinos and lotteries businesses in Austria and has prepared the group very well for the upcoming regulative changes and the opening of the online market. We are grateful for his dedication and commitment in this regard." commented Edith Hlawati.
Photo from left to right: Martin Škopek, Member of the Executive Board; Erwin van Lambaart, CEO; Robert Zadrazil, Chairman of the Supervisory Board; and Andreas Bierwirth, Member of the Executive Board and CEO-designate
Photo credit: Casinos Austria