Bede Gaming has announced a new leader in its executive team with the appointment of David Bartley as Chief People Officer.
Bartley brings 14 years of HR experience in the gambling and technology industries, including iGaming while at Playtech, and a track of success in business change management, staffing strategy and international entity development.
Since joining Bede as Head of People in 2023, Bartley has played a key role in Bede’s senior leadership and managing business changes. He has also held responsibility for all people related strategies for its 300 employees across its three international locations, including but not limited to performance management, global employee engagement, benefits, health & wellbeing and professional development.
His success in these activities was recognised at the Dynamites 2024 hosted by Dynamo North East, where Bede won the Skills Developer Award for its commitment to learning, development and career progression, with continual improvement and technical innovation being a core aspect of the software supplier’s culture.
With his elevation to a C-level position, Bartley will amplify the people perspective and expertise on hand to Bede’s executive team and his strategic goals will focus on: strengthening internal connection across all teams, enhancing colleague performance, improving upon systems and procedures, and increasing the levels of employee engagement, satisfaction and recognition throughout the business.
“David is a perfect fit for Bede’s first Chief People Officer. He exemplifies the leadership, transparency and dedication that our values and culture represent, and I’m keen to see the perspectives that he will bring to the executive team. He already has a clear strategic vision for taking us forward as a competitive employer in our industry, and being able to provide this kind of support for our teams goes a long way in producing innovative, market-leading products and services,” said Colin Cole-Johnson, Bede Chief Executive Officer.
The appointment of a dedicated human resources expert to the executive team demonstrates the leading platform provider’s ambition to be the best place to work, prioritizing its people strategy at the highest level of leadership.
“As I’m sure is expected for someone in my position, my favourite part about Bede has been the people,” commented Bartley. “It’s something we say a lot around here: our people are truly what makes Bede special. There’s a great mix of competence, a drive to do the right thing, and strong collaborative instincts. I’m excited for this next step in my career and eager for the opportunity to continue delivering people-focused initiatives that will support and inspire every member of our global team.”
