Hacksaw Names Philippa Gregory Operational CEO Of Hacksaw Gaming
Hacksaw Gaming has a new operational chief executive. Hacksaw AB, the group behind the slot studio, announced on 3 November that Philippa Gregory has been appointed Operational CEO of its wholly owned subsidiary, succeeding Marcus Cordes.
The change was set out in an announcement on the group's investor relations site.
Cordes is not leaving. He moves across to build a team and accelerate Hacksaw Markets, the group's B2B prediction markets business.
Luke Hammett, Chief Commercial Officer of Hacksaw Gaming in Malta, also joins Group Management as part of the reshuffle.
Who Is Philippa Gregory
Gregory joined Hacksaw Gaming in April 2022 and has sat on Group Management since January 2025. Gaming Intelligence reports that she currently serves as chief compliance officer, so the top operating job goes to someone who has spent her time at the company on regulation.
The group's announcement points to the same background. It says she brings deep knowledge of the group's operations and strategy, experience of navigating evolving regulatory requirements and established relationships with key stakeholders.
Her stated priority is to keep strengthening the core business, with clear accountability, disciplined execution and a firm focus on profitable growth.
She also said she knows the company and its people and sees significant potential ahead.
What Happens To Marcus Cordes
Cordes has led Hacksaw Gaming as operational chief executive since February 2022, according to Gaming Intelligence. He will now concentrate on Hacksaw Markets, which the trade outlet describes as a newly launched division.
In the group's statement, Cordes said he has spent the past five years building a strong management team ready for the company's next phase.
He described Gregory as a natural successor, said he was pleased to recommend her, and said the move would allow him to return to what he does best. He added that he will keep supporting the group.
The two will work in parallel until 1 December 2026 to ensure a smooth handover. After that date, Gregory will continue as Operational CEO at Hacksaw Gaming with a primary focus on the gaming business, while Cordes focuses on developing Hacksaw Markets and building its management team.
Why Hacksaw Is Splitting The Roles
Ana Vrabic Verdir, Group CEO of Hacksaw AB, said the transition gives both businesses the dedicated leadership and focus they need to support the group strategy.
In her view, Gregory's experience and knowledge of the company position her to take Hacksaw Gaming forward, while Cordes can concentrate on building Hacksaw Markets.
The split reflects how the group now sees itself: a slot developer with an established studio business and a second B2B line aimed at prediction markets, a fast-moving area that has drawn growing regulatory attention.
For a look at how regulators are treating that wider space, see our report on the global squeeze on prediction markets.
Hammett's promotion adds a commercial voice to the group's leadership team. The announcement says he has been with Hacksaw Gaming since its early years, working on commercial activity and customer relationships in close collaboration with both Cordes and Gregory.
