Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN), an international developer and operator of online gaming and e-commerce platforms, announced a series of executive and board appointments on July 29, 2026, aimed at positioning the company for its next phase of global expansion. The changes follow a board-led succession process and align operational leadership, financial stewardship, and independent oversight with the company's strategic objectives.
Zoran Milosevic, who has led Meridianbet for over 18 years, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Holdings, while continuing as CEO of Meridianbet. William Scott, who served as Interim CEO since late 2025, transitions to Chief Financial Officer while remaining Chairman of the Board. Michael Prescott joins as an Independent Director and will serve on the Audit Committee, enhancing governance and regulatory oversight. Rich Christensen, the former CFO, is departing, and the board thanked him for his contributions.
The leadership restructuring comes as Meridian seeks to build on its strong operating platform and extend its reach across regulated markets. "This leadership structure change gives Zoran clear accountability for day-to-day execution while I focus on financial stewardship, capital allocation and Board leadership," said William Scott, Chairman and incoming CFO. Milosevic emphasized his priority to "bring the same operating discipline that has driven Meridianbet's performance to the broader Company group, strengthen our position across regulated markets and create long-term value for shareholders."
The appointments follow Meridian's second-quarter 2026 results and reflect the company's commitment to disciplined execution, governance, and sustainable growth. The board believes the new structure enhances executive accountability and positions Meridian to execute its long-term strategic objectives in the competitive online gaming industry.
Zoran Milosevic brings extensive experience from his 18-year tenure at Meridianbet, where he oversaw its development into the principal operating business and primary revenue driver of the group. Prior to Meridianbet, he held public governance roles in Serbia, including service on the Board of the National Lottery and as a Member of the Serbian National Assembly. William Scott is a South African Chartered Accountant with over 35 years of experience in financial management, capital markets, and regulated industries. His background includes senior roles at GTECH/Lottomatica and board positions at Ithuba, South Africa's National Lottery. Michael Prescott has extensive global gaming industry experience, having served as General Counsel at GTECH and IGT, and held partnership roles at major international law firms, strengthening the board's expertise in public company securities, cross-border M&A, and international gaming regulation.
Meridian Holdings operates across more than 20 regulated markets worldwide, with its B2C division led by Meridianbet Group, a leading online sports betting and gaming operator founded in 2001 and licensed across Europe, Africa, and South America. The B2B division includes game developer Expanse Studios and iGaming platform GMAG, which develop and distribute proprietary gaming technology globally. Additional subsidiaries include RKings Competitions in the UK, MexPlay in Mexico, and Classics for a Cause in Australia.
The company's stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker MRDN. For more information, visit www.meridian-holdings.com. The appointments signal a strategic pivot toward operational discipline and financial rigor as Meridian aims to capture growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving online gaming industry.
