David Lyons
About David Lyons
David Lyons serves as the General Manager of GlobalPoker.com and ChumbaCasino.com at VGW, bringing over a decade of experience in player engagement and payments management within the gaming industry. His career spans various roles at notable companies including PokerStars, Entain, and Luckbox, along with a strong academic background in Business and Information Technology from Trinity College, Dublin.
Current Role at VGW
David Lyons currently serves as the General Manager of GlobalPoker.com and ChumbaCasino.com at VGW. He has held this position since 2023, overseeing operations and strategic initiatives for both online gaming platforms. His role involves managing teams and ensuring player engagement, leveraging his extensive background in the gaming industry.
Previous Experience at VGW
Prior to his current role, David Lyons worked at VGW as the General Manager of GlobalPoker.com from 2019 to 2023. During his four years in this position, he operated in both Ireland and Australia, focusing on enhancing player engagement and expanding the platform's reach in the competitive online poker market.
Education and Qualifications
David Lyons studied at Trinity College, Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business and Information Technology from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts (MA) from the same institution between 2019 and 2020. Additionally, he studied Actuarial Mathematics at the Institute of Actuaries from 1991 to 1995.
Career Background in Gaming
David Lyons has a diverse career in the gaming industry, having held various roles at notable companies. He worked at Entain as Associate Director of Player Engagement at partypoker.com for 11 months in 2019. His experience also includes positions at PokerStars, where he served as Play Money Poker Room Manager, Global Live Assistance Manager, and Payments Product Team Manager.
Experience in Banking and Payments Management
Before transitioning to the gaming sector, David Lyons worked in the banking industry. He held several positions at Bank of Ireland, including IT Customer Service Manager and Senior Business Analyst for the Basel II Programme. His background in payments management is significant, having managed payments products at PokerStars and Full Tilt.