Nektan PLC announced the appointment of David Gosen as chief executive officer with immediate effect. David will take responsibility as the new CEO for the group's day-to-day operations and implementing the short and long term strategy for the business. He will also focus in particular on European opportunities and product development.

Gary Shaw, Nektan's executive chairman, will have responsibility for new market expansion and strategic partnerships. David joins from Nielsen, where he was European Managing Director, Media, Digital and Mobile. David has a deep-rooted gaming background from his time as VP at Xbox Europe and managing director at Nintendo Europe as well as being CEO and president of I-Play.