Sisal: Sian Carson is the new Chief People Officer
Milan, 20th October 2023
Sian Carson is the new Chief People Officer of Sisal. Since October, Sian has led the Human Resources & Organizational Design area with the goal of strengthening Sisal's expansion process in Italy and abroad, consistent with the company's long-term development strategy.
On the strength of continuous investments in people and skills both in Italy and abroad, with more than 3 thousand colleagues, today Sisal is an international company, present both domestically and internationally in Morocco, Turkey, Albania and Tunisia.
"I am very happy about Sian joining the Company's Leadership Team." - commented Sisal CEO Francesco Durante. "I am convinced that with his support we will further strengthen our ability to drive Sisal's growth in Italy and abroad, investing in the centrality of people and skills that are fundamental for an increasingly sustainable, digital and international company."
"I am proud to take on the role of Chief People Officer at Sisal," said Sian Carson, "I am delighted to enthusiastically welcome this new professional challenge in a group that employs more than 3 thousand people in 5 different countries and with an ambition of continuous growth in the near future, strong in its strategy that has always put people at the center. Sisal's multinational profile will give us the opportunity to work on issues of diversity and inclusion in all its aspects, with the goal of becoming a leading company in these issues."
Sian, a graduate in Humanities and Economics from the "University of Melbourne," began her career in Italy in the financial sector covering multiple HR roles at UniCredit Group. In 2013, she joined the Flutter Group, following an international path first in Australia, where she was born, in the Sportsbet division, and later, in London, taking on increasing responsibilities in the various divisions of Paddy Power, Betfair, Flutter International and most recently as Chief People Officer Group Functions, with the objective of defining talent development strategies and strengthening an inclusive culture in support of corporate objectives.
On the strength of continuous investments in people and skills both in Italy and abroad, with more than 3 thousand colleagues, today Sisal is an international company, present both domestically and internationally in Morocco, Turkey, Albania and Tunisia.
"I am very happy about Sian joining the Company's Leadership Team." - commented Sisal CEO Francesco Durante. "I am convinced that with his support we will further strengthen our ability to drive Sisal's growth in Italy and abroad, investing in the centrality of people and skills that are fundamental for an increasingly sustainable, digital and international company."
"I am proud to take on the role of Chief People Officer at Sisal," said Sian Carson, "I am delighted to enthusiastically welcome this new professional challenge in a group that employs more than 3 thousand people in 5 different countries and with an ambition of continuous growth in the near future, strong in its strategy that has always put people at the center. Sisal's multinational profile will give us the opportunity to work on issues of diversity and inclusion in all its aspects, with the goal of becoming a leading company in these issues."
Sian, a graduate in Humanities and Economics from the "University of Melbourne," began her career in Italy in the financial sector covering multiple HR roles at UniCredit Group. In 2013, she joined the Flutter Group, following an international path first in Australia, where she was born, in the Sportsbet division, and later, in London, taking on increasing responsibilities in the various divisions of Paddy Power, Betfair, Flutter International and most recently as Chief People Officer Group Functions, with the objective of defining talent development strategies and strengthening an inclusive culture in support of corporate objectives.
Sisal is one of the leading international operators in the regulated gaming sector and is currently active in Italy, Morocco and Turkey, with an offering that includes lotteries, betting, online games and amusement machines. The Company operates internationally in the retail channel through a network of more than 49,000 points of sale, and in the online channel with 1 million consumers.
Sisal's strategy rests on three pillars: sustainability, with an ongoing commitment on the development of the Responsible Gaming program and through the offer of a safe and transparent entertainment model - digital innovation, thanks to the cutting-edge omnichannel-oriented gaming platform and expertise in the in-house development of software and applications to seize the opportunities of the digital transition - internationalization, with the goal of winning bids for new concessions abroad based on the solid expertise gained.
As of August 4, 2022, Sisal is part of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest online gaming and betting operator.
Sisal's strategy rests on three pillars: sustainability, with an ongoing commitment on the development of the Responsible Gaming program and through the offer of a safe and transparent entertainment model - digital innovation, thanks to the cutting-edge omnichannel-oriented gaming platform and expertise in the in-house development of software and applications to seize the opportunities of the digital transition - internationalization, with the goal of winning bids for new concessions abroad based on the solid expertise gained.
As of August 4, 2022, Sisal is part of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest online gaming and betting operator.
