Playtech has announced that non-executive director Paul Hewitt has stepped down from his role after three years.

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Hewitt, who also stands down from the Playtech board’s risk and compliance committee, is joining Provident Financial as a non-executive director.

Independent non-executive director Claire Milne has stepped in to become chair of Playtech’s risk and compliance committee.

Alan Jackson, Playtech’s chairman, said: "I would like to thank Paul on behalf of the board and the company. Over the last three years Paul's contribution has been of huge value to the company during a period of strategic progress and diversification and we wish him every success in his future roles."