Gareth's endorsements

Below are a selectiona of endorsements about Gareth.

“Gareth contributed greatly (and mostly on his own) in pulling together and promoting the CASS MBA alumni network that, when he started back in 2004, was in total disarray. In the past few years he demonstrated enthusiasm, motivation, organizational and networking skill and even stubbornness until the alumni organization finally started to take off and reflect adequately the values and level of CASS business school. Like many CASS alumni I am grateful to Gareth as ultimately he achieved a lot for all of us.” January 18, 2009
- Paolo Ursino, Hands on Manager, Broadcom

“Gareth is a great ambassador for his industry and superbly connected given his breath of knowledge and industry contacts. I have no hestitation in recommending him.” January 16, 2009
- Merrick Haydon, Managing Director, Revolution Sports Marketing Group

“Gareth used his network to bring together industry leaders together in GTF.” January 10, 2009
- Nader Talai, Head of IT Development, Sportingbet

“I have only recently been introduced to Gareth during the inaugural Gaming technology forum. However the fact he managed to organise this very successful event bringing together a disparate and competitve group of people was absolutely stunning. Well done Gareth.” January 5, 2009

- Keith Laidlaw, IT Director, PartyGaming

“We have known Gareth for many years and regularly attend the GamBit seminars. We have found the wide range of seminar topics to be very informative and a useful way of expanding our knowledge across different areas of the iGaming industry. We have made many useful contacts at the events and look forward to continued support.” December 10, 2008
Bruce Gamble, Managing Director, International Search, Pentasia Leadership

"Gareth is well known within the Egaming community with a broad range of contacts and knowledge. In addition he has experience of the mobile telephony industry and cross over with Egaming. Gareth has made an introduction for me that lead to a material business opportunity." January 10, 2008

- Mark Blandford, Retired Executive Vice Chairman at Sportingbet Plc

“Am pleased to recommend Gareth as a fellow alumnus of Cass EMBA and the founder of the E/MBA Club. The Club (Gareth) hosts great events with top quality speakers to keep us up to date with current issues in the market!” January 2, 2008

- Jill Hedin, Business Manager, Fintech Advisory Ltd.

“The EMBA evenings are great networking events and the inviting along key speakers is a good way to learn about new sectors. I look forward to attending more events and hope that more of our alumni will also take the opportunity to attend. Thanks for all your hard work Gareth. Cheers.” November 23, 2007

- Rohit Nanda, Logistics BUC Delivery Manager, UBS

“I would like to recommend and promote Gareth's EMBA club initiative. He has driven this from the beginning without much CASS support yet regularly delivers a valuable forum for CASS alumni to meet, network and listen to an interesting city / business speaker. All of this comes only with Gareth's continuing drive and organisational skills David Beer Chairman PetrochemCarless Holdings” October 15, 2007

- David Beer, Mr., PetrochemCarless Holdings

“Great work Gareth is doing at the EMBA Club. I strongly recommend all CASS MBA alumni to come and join us at the events. Great networking opportunity!” October 11, 2007

- Rodrigo Franciscani, Business Product Manager, Motorola

“Gareth has relentlessly and almost single-handedly kept the CASS Alumni (EMBA) going. Each event has been meticulously planned and attended. The events provide a great opportunity to meet up with old friends/colleagues and also new ones. The speeches given by choice speakers at each event also create a buzz that lifts and inspires all.” October 6, 2007

- alex sakpoba, Project Manager, BP

“Gareth has showed fantastic energy, skills and motivation in organising successful CASS MBA alumni events. He has been incredible in connecting people during these events. I recently went to another alumni event from my undergraduate school (Bocconi, Milan) and although there were nearly 100 people there was no networking among members. These CASS MBA events have proved to be really successful to meet old friends, make new ones, and create new business connections while discussing intriguing topics with experienced speaker. It would be great if more people will join next quarterly event. I believe they are missing out a lot!!!” October 5, 2007

- Francesco Mosca, Director UK business, Camiceria di Como

"Gareth is a gambling industry networker extraordinaire. Gareth's brain-child Gambit is an excellent forum to share news and ideas with industry movers, shakers and opion-formers and offers a warm welcome to industry newbies and old hands alike." (September, 2007)

- Tom Kenny, Chief Operating Officer at Cantor Gaming

“Gambit is a great forum for discussing topical issues and at a more informal level, chatting with the good and the great of the iGaming world. Gareth's commitment and energy that he puts into Gambit is reason enough to recommend him. That same energy guarantees a bright future for for this valuable organisation.” (February, 2007)

- Brian Macsweeney, Managing Director, Endemol Gaming

“Gareth set up Gambit as an innovative offering in the seminar market, bringing together diverse, highly placed individuals in the gambling and gaming sector at conveniant times for busy executives, debating topical issues and hearing from experienced operators and providers in the market, with good organisation and good humour, to the benefit of those priviledged to be involved with him” (July 28, 2006)
- Paul Renney, Partner, campbell hooper

“Gareth is very enthusiastic and his areas of expertise. I always enjoy working with him and hearing his ideas.” (July 4, 2006)
- Mark Beresford, Engagement Manager, Edgar Dunn & Company

“Gareth is a key player in the UK online gaming community and is highly respected by all who know him. In addition to his knowledge, his social skills are second to none and as a result is a very well contacted individual.” (June 16, 2006)
- Philip Agathangelou, Account Manager, Orange (previously Wanadoo)

“Gareth deeply understand and is very well connected in the mobile gaming community.” (March 20, 2006)
- Tony Fish, CEO, AMF Ventures

“Gambit was very interesting and well organised - well done again Gareth. Change is good and people like Gareth will always be at the forefront of change. Why? Because there always is someone at the front to lead, pulling and pushing the rest along towards change. Gareth is an intellect with operational experience, a great asset to any one or any company.” (October 10, 2005)

- Jan Rodrigo, Executive MD, Amorim Entertainment & Gaming International

I have known Gareth for little under a year now. My first impression of him that is still true today, is that he has boundless energy, enthusiasm, commitment and belief for his work and industry that he represents. He makes things happen (March 15, 2005)

– Annamaria Mignano, Head of Marketing at Hoodless Brennan & Partners Plc

Gareth's tenacity and professionalism are well known and respected in the market. His innovation with Gambit and GamBond are testiment to this. (February 8, 2005)

– Paul Lampey, Senior Relationship Manager, Standard Chartered Bank

“Gareth has hit upon a great idea with GamBond and also created a strong team to support him in the early days of the venture. Gareth is extremely well connected for a good reason - he has an excellent knowledge of gaming, technology and is a true entrepreneur.” (October 28, 2004)

– Glen Conybeare, Head of New Product Development and Customer Service - Mansion (Gibraltar) Ltd.

“Its a pleasure to endorse Gareth, who has a unique network and reputation in the gaming business. A true, smart professional and someone who always has a plan and surprise up his sleeve.” (August 23, 2005)

– Jan Ridenfeldt, Key Account/Product Manager, Casino Module & Mobile Games - Net Entertainment

I have worked with Gareth on several gaming related projects and have always found him to be thorough and professional in all our dealings. (August 12, 2004)

– Chris North, CEO at Inside Gaming, Betting and Gaming Services

I was impressed with Gareths understanding and commitment to social responsibility. He showed a lot of drive to move policies forward within Opera Telecom, and was very open and honest in his approach. (August 9, 2004)

– Michael Smeaton, Remote Gambling Specialist at GamCare and Gambling & Casinos Consultant

Gareth is a pioneer in the gambling/gaming area. His vision was a unified offering available on Internet, mobile and Interactive TV. Speirtech was proud to be selected as GamRock mobile gaming supplier. Gareth was professional and honest in his dealings with us. I have no hesitation to recommend him to others. (July 15, 2004)

– Fergal O'Sullivan, Commercial Director at Speirtech Limited

Gareth constructed an excellent opportunity for Cashcade with Opera Telecom. His efforts and work on this project were compelling. I would not hesitate to work with Gareth on projects in the future. (July 1, 2004)

– Simon Collins, Owner, Cashcade Ltd , consumer facing brand: GetMinted

It was a pleasure working with Gareth Wong implementing new mobile services in the UK. Gareth knowledge and experience in the telecom and gaming industry together with his vast technical experience made the implementation process smooth and straightforward. I have no hesitation recommending him and looking forward to work with him again if the future. (June 30, 2004)

– Yuval Mekler, VP Product at Cellectivity Ltd.

Gareth is pioneering, dedicated and very knowledgable about the emearging "gamebling" market. (June 4, 2004)

– Christopher Thomas, Director, Impaq Group (ex-COO of Million 2-1)

Gareth was one of the most dedicated MBA students that I have taught in my Applied Corporate Finance Class at Cass Business School. He has an outstanding ability to understand complex financing structures and valuation methodologies and to apply his knowledge to real life situations. (November 17, 2004)

– Torsten Boehler, Director at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein

“Using his extensive experience of gaming, coupled with a strong technical awareness, Gareth had the vision to introduce exciting, state of the art technology and services to Opera Telecom's customer base. I worked with him to introduce such a technology and enjoyed the experience, both professionally and personally. I would be delighted to work with him again.” (August 19, 2005)

– Paul Klinkby-Silver, General Manager, EMEA, Intransa

Gareth has hit upon a great idea with GamBond and also created a strong team to support him in the early days of the venture. Gareth is extremely well connected for a good reason - he has an excellent knowledge of gaming, technology and is a true entrepreneur. (October 28, 2004)

– Glen Conybeare, Founding Director, Cut and Deal Ltd and Global Lottery Ltd

Gareth is well connected and always willing to help. Gareth knows all about the gaming industry and if you need any info in this area contact him. 10/10 to be linked with (February 13, 2005)

– Steve Mallison-Jones, Owner, Indigo Red

Gareth's vision and creative thinking in conceptualising solutions to the industries need places him at the top of his profession. I would have no hestitation in recommending working with Gareth. (May 26, 2004)

– Oliver Chadwick, Chief Executive and Founder at Credit-IQ Limited

Gareth has a rare combination of enthusiasm and skillset, always looking for opportunities and ways to beat obstacles to implement profitable services with emerging technology. He'll package an idea into an "out of the box" service, to produce an early revenue stream. I thoroughly reccommend him to anyone bringing a new technology to market or searching for new markets for existing products. (April 18, 2004)

– Dale Eaton, Director of Market Intelligence, Telecoms, Schlumberger

Gareth was always ahead of the game when it came to strategic technology issues- his insights were particularly useful during complex case studies. (March 11, 2005)

– Jim Manly, Assistant Manager at Precise Media Monitors

Gareth, a True Entrepreneur. On rare occasions you work with someone who can provide you with best results with any task. We had many interesting discussions and with his practical and creative ideas he always managed to contribute in the best interest of the group. With a person possessing Gareth’s skills on your side, you will always achieve very high results with the professional edge. (February 3, 2005)

– Manish Verma, Owner, EAPT Solutions UK Ltd

Gareth was enrolled on my Quantitative Business Analysis module on the Exectutive MBA programme at Cass Business School in 2002. Gareth is a quick learner and original thinker. We had many interesting discussions about approaches to quantitative analysis. Gareth possesses those skills of originality, creativity and flexiblity that are so important in developing a competitive advantage. (October 12, 2004)

– Wayne Holland, Director of Full-Time MBA at Cass Business School

Gareth's continuing enthusiasm and support for alumni relations at Cass Business School has been extremely valuable, particularly his advice in key areas such as networking systems. With his further work in the areas of setting up a new Special Interest Group at Cass for his business area of gaming and gambling, I have no doubt that he will add enormous value to the industry. (August 2, 2004)

– Theresa Dzendrowskyj, Alumni Manager at Cass Business School