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Inspired Announces General Counsel Transition

Inspired Entertainment names Damon as General Counsel with transition plan through 2026

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    <p>Inspired Entertainment announced Simona Camilleri will step down as General Counsel, with Carys Damon promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Board Secretary effective September 7, 2026. Camilleri will assist through year-end. The move emphasizes governance continuity, leveraging Damon&#039;s prior GC experience as Inspired continues its transformation across gaming content and platforms.</p>
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    <ul><li>Simona Camilleri steps down as general counsel; Carys Damon named EVP/GC.</li><li>Damon to take role Sept 7, 2026; Camilleri assists through end-2026.</li><li>Company cites continuity and Damon&#039;s prior GC experience.</li><li>Forward-looking statements caution; risk factors detailed in SEC filings.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE)</strong>: Leadership transition in GC role; aims to preserve governance continuity during transformation.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. The article highlights an internal leadership change, implying governance continuity and potential execution stability as Inspired pursues its strategy in gaming content and platforms.</p>
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    <ul><li>Internal leadership change may modestly shift governance sentiment.</li><li>GC appointment effective date set for September 7, 2026; near-term focus around transition.</li><li>No stated changes to revenue or cost guidance accompanying the move.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (INSE) announced leadership transition.</li><li>Carys Damon promoted to EVP, General Counsel and Board Secretary; effective September 7, 2026.</li><li>Simona Camilleri steps down as General Counsel; will assist through end-2026.</li><li>Damon previously served as Corporate Secretary (July 2024–Sept 2026) and as EVP/GC since 2012.</li></ul>
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    <p>Neutral near-term; governance continuity reduces risk, with potential modest upside if execution accelerates over 6–12 months.</p>
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  <h1>Inspired Announces General Counsel Transition</h1>

  <p>NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (<strong>NASDAQ: INSE</strong>), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, today announced that Simona Camilleri has stepped down from her role as General Counsel. The Company’s Board of Directors has promoted Carys Damon, Inspired’s Corporate Secretary, to the role of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Board Secretary effective <em>September 7, 2026</em>. Dr. Camilleri will remain available to assist with the transition through the end of 2026.</p>

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    <h2>Leadership Transition Details</h2>
    <p>The Board of Directors has announced that Carys Damon will assume the roles of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Board Secretary, effective <em>September 7, 2026</em>. This leadership transition follows Camilleri’s step down as General Counsel, with Damon returning to the GC position while maintaining responsibilities as Corporate Secretary.</p>
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      <p>“I’m delighted to welcome Carys back to the role of General Counsel while she continues as Corporate Secretary. Having previously served as our General Counsel, she brings a deep understanding of our business, culture and long-term strategy. Over the last two years, she has remained a trusted advisor to our Board and leadership team and we believe her experience, judgement and continuity will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our strategic priorities. On behalf of the Board and the executive team, I would like to thank Simona for her contribution during a pivotal period of transformation for our company. Her leadership helped position us for continued success and we thank her for the lasting impact she has made.”</p>
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      <li><strong>Effective date:</strong> <em>September 7, 2026</em></li>
      <li><strong>Current status:</strong> Simona Camilleri stepping down as General Counsel</li>
      <li><strong>New role:</strong> Carys Damon to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Board Secretary</li>
      <li><strong>Transition period:</strong> Dr. Camilleri will assist through the end of 2026</li>
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    <h2>Profile: Carys Damon</h2>
    <p><strong>Carys Damon</strong> served as Corporate Secretary of Inspired between July 2024 and September 2026. Prior to this, Ms. Damon served as EVP and General Counsel &amp; Corporate Secretary at Inspired, having joined the business in 2012. Ms. Damon is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, a member of the New York State Bar and holds a BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles. Ms. Damon also serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the charity Aids Memory (UK).</p>
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    <h2>About Inspired Entertainment, Inc.</h2>
    <p><strong>About Inspired Entertainment, Inc.</strong></p>
    <p>With a proven track record of innovation, Inspired is a leading provider of content, technology, hardware and services for licensed gaming, betting and lottery operators around the world. <strong>Inspired’s</strong> proprietary games resonate with players and deliver consistent performance for gaming operators across interactive, virtual sports, and retail gaming environments. Inspired’s content and gaming systems are designed to work together across digital and retail channels, enabling scalable deployment and a consistent player experience. Through this integrated content-led approach, Inspired helps operators strengthen their offerings, drive engagement, and deliver compelling player experiences.</p>
    <p>Additional information can be found at <a href="https://www.inseinc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.inseinc.com</a>.</p>
    <p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>
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    <h2>Forward-Looking Statements</h2>
    <p>This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our ability to bring certain of our products to customers in the various markets in which we operate and execute on our strategic plan, statements regarding expectations with respect to potential new customers and statements regarding our anticipated financial performance. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "will," "would" and "project" and other similar expressions that indicate future events or trends or are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on Inspired management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events.</p>
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Inspired Entertainment announced Simona Camilleri will step down as General Counsel, with Carys Damon promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Board Secretary effective September 7, 2026. Camilleri will assist through year-end. The move emphasizes governance continuity, leveraging Damon's prior GC experience as Inspired continues its transformation across gaming content and platforms.

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