Former chief executive of Odeon Cinemas, Richard Segal, has joined iGlobalMedia Group as chief executive.

The company is one of the largest internet gaming companies in the world, owning and operating a number of on-line poker, casino and bingo brands, including PartyPoker.com, StarluckCasino.com and PartyBingo.com.

“I am extremely excited to have joined the market leader in such a young and dynamic industry, which continues to experience exceptional rates of growth,” said Segal.

“iGlobalMedia Group’s strong and proven technological foundations gives it the platform, going forwards, to sustain and build upon its record of substantial growth, both organically, from within existing territories and product ranges, as well as in new territories and through new product development.”