Cryptologic Directorate Changes Announced

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Nigel Simon departs, and three new directors appointed

Cryptologic Limited chairman Robert Stikeman has announced several new faces in the board room, and one departure.

Nigel Simon, a director of the company since late 2005, has stepped down having successfully completed his directorate responsibilities and special assistance in the Cryptologic reorganisation and move to Dublin, Ireland.

Before joining Cryptologic Simon held senior management and executive positions for 20 years with Gallaher Group PLC, an approximately $4 billion FTSE 50 and NYSE-listed international tobacco company based in the UK. He also serves as a trustee for a major UK charity and as a mentor for the Prince's trust charity - a charity founded by the Prince of Wales to help less-privileged young adults get their start in business.

Stikeman also welcomed three new members to the board of directors, commenting that the company had recruited the "seasoned business people" from Europe and Asia to reflect the company's new European headquarters and its broader global strategy.

Tom Byrne is a chartered accountant who worked for 14 years at a Dublin brokerage firm, rising to the position of head of corporate finance. He also served as a partner at an international accounting firm and is currently the nominee of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland to the board of the Irish Takeover Panel.

Brian Hadfield has played senior roles in a 21-year career at Unisys Ltd., including managing director and vice president for the U.K., the Middle East and Singapore.

Wai Ming Yap is a lawyer with Stamford Law Corporation in Singapore. He also sits on public company boards in Hong Kong, and is a specialist in the gaming and leisure law sectors.