GVC appoints new IR and comms director

GVC Holdings has brought in David Lloyd-Seed from its strategic communications advisors Powerscourt to serve as the operator’s new director of investor relations and external communications.

Lloyd-Seed will report directly to GVC finance chief Rob Wood in his role, with responsibility for leading communication with investors, the City and a range of key stakeholders. He will begin his work with the company from March 2020, ahead of the publication of the operator’s full-year results for 2019.

At Powerscourt he served as head of capital markets, and GVC described him as “one of the UK’s most experienced IR and capital markets practitioners”. He has more than 15 experiences working in investor relations for companies such as telecommunications giant Telefonica UK, electronics retailer Dixons and water company Severn Trent.


This followed an 18-year career in corporate brokerage, in which the advised multiple sectors in IR, fundraising, mergers and public offerings.

As a result of his appointment, Nick Batram, who has been acting as GVC’s investor relations lead, will return to group director of corporate strategy and development. Batram joined GVC as director of IR in 2016, before being moved to his current role in January last year.


“David brings a huge wealth of experience and expertise to the Group from the City and as a strategic advisor and communicator,” GVC CFO Wood said. “His appointment adds further strength and depth to our management team and I am delighted to welcome him on board.”

Lloyd-Seed added he was delighted to be joining GVC, to work with “the most dynamic management team in the sector”.

“This is a hugely exciting time for GVC as it consolidates its position as a global industry leader, continues to expand into newly regulating markets, and leads the industry in responsible gambling.”