Bullfinch Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Hire and Trusted Consultant Network

Douglas, Isle of Man – July 31, 2025 — Bullfinch Recruitment, the forward-thinking talent partner specialising in the iGaming sector, is proud to announce the appointment of Andrew Shimmin as Managing Director and new collaborations with two independent consultants as part of its trusted network.

• Andrew Shimmin, Managing Director
• Rob Power, Vice President of Growth & Customer Experience
• Alice Dodd, Senior Talent Consultant

All three share a professional heritage with Bullfinch’s co-founders, Tom Luesley and Terri Wilcox, having worked together during their time at PokerStars (later The Stars Group and now part of Flutter Entertainment). This collective background brings a rare depth of industry understanding and longstanding collaboration to Bullfinch’s leadership team.

Team Profiles & Quotes

Andrew Shimmin, Managing Director

Andrew brings nearly a decade of experience in talent acquisition, including senior roles at PokerStars and Apex Group. His appointment is a strategic move that reinforces our commitment to delivering recruitment services underpinned by deep industry knowledge and emerging AI technologies. Andrew will be leading Bullfinch into its next phase of growth — with a focus on speed, quality, and compliance in every hire.

“I’m excited to lead Bullfinch at this pivotal moment,” said Shimmin. “Our innovative spirit and shared iGaming experience position us to deliver unmatched results for clients.”

We’re also proud to be working alongside two Independent Consultants who are closely aligned with our values and standards:

Rob Power, Vice President – Growth & Customer Experience

Formerly Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Pragmatic Play, Scopely  and PokerStars, Rob initially engaged with Bullfinch as a customer. Impressed by its model and potential, he joined the team to help scale growth and enhance client satisfaction.

“Becoming part of Bullfinch feels natural—I’ve seen firsthand the company’s ability to disrupt the market,” Rob said. “I’m excited to help shape both client experience and strategic expansion.”

Alice Dodd, Senior Talent Consultant

With a proven track record placing senior talent across iGaming markets, Alice brings a nuanced understanding of candidate and client needs. Her approach will focus on strengthening Bullfinch’s delivery across commercial and technology teams.

“I was ready to take the next step in my career, and moving into consultancy felt like the right transition to make – I’m excited to bring my background of working for global companies and startups to find the right people and move their careers forward”

These additions reflect our blended model — combining in-house leadership with trusted independent specialists — to remain agile and responsive in a fast-changing talent market.

Why It Matters

Shared iGaming heritage: All three hail from the PokerStars → Stars Group → Flutter pipeline—a background that equips them with unparalleled sector knowledge and tight-knit industry relationships.

Customer-to-colleague story: Rob’s transition from client to VP underscores Bullfinch’s credibility and impact.

Growth with innovation: With AI, data, and automation at the core, Bullfinch is scaling its service delivery while preserving a personal, consultative edge.

About Bullfinch Recruitment

Bullfinch Recruitment is a boutique agency specializing in talent acquisition across iGaming, fintech, and tech. Using intelligent processes and a human-first philosophy, it delivers fully managed hiring, insights dashboards, and ongoing candidate support—all backed by smart tech.