Itay Fisher named CEO of Sports Information Group LLC

NEW YORK – Sports Information Group LLC, the parent company of Daily Racing Form, announced Monday that Itay Fisher has been appointed as its chief executive officer.

Fisher, who joined SIG as chief technology officer in 2018 and was named chief operating officer in April, has more than a decade of experience developing and managing digital platforms and improving the customer experience at some of the industry’s leading online gaming companies. Fisher replaces Don Ryan, who joined DRF as CEO in April 2018.

“I am honored to take on the role of CEO and have the opportunity to lead this talented team,” Fisher said. “Continuing our vision and building on SIG’s industry leadership will be my primary focus as we enter into the next chapter of growth. Together, we will execute our strategies to improve the customer experience and deliver value for all stakeholders. SIG and its brands have an exciting future ahead, and I look forward to the opportunity to further establish the company as an innovative leader.”

SIG has evolved from a 125-year-old, iconic newspaper business into a premier, multi-channel information company that serves the horse racing industry. Z Capital has accelerated this growth since acquiring the company in July 2017. Fisher has led the digital and e-commerce transformation of SIG’s brands: Daily Racing Form, DRF Bets, and StatFox.

“In a short period of time at SIG, Itay has made many contributions and I am confident he is the right person to lead the company in this next chapter,” said James Zenni, president and chief executive officer of Z Capital. “Itay is a pioneer in the industry who has led the effective digital transformation of SIG and its brands. He has been instrumental in shaping the business strategy, and SIG is well positioned for the future as we see horse racing and sports betting gain increasing participation across the U.S.”

Prior to joining the SIG, Fisher served as chief information officer at William Hill Online, a global betting and gaming company. As a member of the management team, he led teams in multiple locations across Europe, focusing on transforming the Online IT systems to improve the customer experience, which resulted in increased revenues across the company’s digital betting products and services. Before joining William Hill, Fisher served as product and gaming development director and was a member of the management team at Gala Coral Interactive, a UK-based company providing online sports-wagering services.

Fisher started in the online gaming industry at Playtech, where he held various roles during his five years at the company. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an MBA, both from the University of Haifa in Israel.

“SIG has made strong progress in establishing the business as the leading digital and print provider of racing statistics and form in the burgeoning U.S. gambling and gaming market,” said Richard Glynn, SIG’s chairman. “We are delighted that Itay will continue to lead SIG on this exciting journey.”