SolutionsHub appoints Gary Harrison as its new chief commercial officer

SolutionsHub has appointed Gary Harrison as its chief commercial officer as the iGaming licensing and regulatory services provider continues to develop its commercial capabilities and support businesses operating in regulated markets.

The appointment brings an experienced commercial executive into a senior leadership position at SolutionsHub. According to the company, Harrison has more than two decades of experience spanning commercial leadership, technology, business development, iGaming, licensing, financial services and other regulated sectors.

His appointment is intended to support the company as it expands its work with operators, suppliers and other businesses that require regulatory and operational assistance when entering or developing within regulated markets.

The role also places a greater emphasis on commercial development alongside the regulatory and operational expertise already established within SolutionsHub.

Gary Harrison brings broad sector experience

Harrison's professional background covers several areas relevant to businesses operating in highly regulated environments. His experience has included senior executive and commercial leadership responsibilities connected with gaming, financial services, technology infrastructure and international market entry.

SolutionsHub said his work has included commercial strategy, client acquisition and strategic partnerships as well as supporting businesses as they assess, structure and implement growth plans.

The company also highlighted the breadth of his exposure across operators, suppliers, service providers and businesses seeking to enter or expand in regulated jurisdictions.

That experience is particularly relevant to the regulatory environment facing modern iGaming businesses. Licensing decisions can involve more than the submission of an application. Companies must also consider governance, compliance structures, operational controls, management responsibilities and the resources required to maintain regulatory standards after approval.

For businesses entering new jurisdictions, commercial planning therefore needs to operate alongside regulatory preparation. Harrison's remit at SolutionsHub is expected to bring those considerations closer together as the company continues to advise clients throughout different stages of their development.

Focus on the wider regulatory lifecycle

SolutionsHub's service offering extends beyond licence applications. The company provides support across licensing, operational readiness, compliance, governance, assurance, internal audit and remediation.

Its approach reflects the broader responsibilities that regulated businesses face after securing market access. Maintaining an effective compliance framework can require continuing oversight, internal controls, appropriate governance arrangements and evidence that regulatory obligations are being addressed in practice.

The company also provides support relating to responsible gambling, regulatory governance, AML and compliance functions, data protection, banking and payments as well as mock audits and regulatory readiness.

This broader model is increasingly relevant as regulatory expectations evolve across international iGaming markets. A business may need to demonstrate not only that it has obtained the necessary permissions but also that its internal structures are capable of supporting compliant and sustainable operations.

SolutionsHub states that its team includes former regulators and industry professionals with experience across licensing and operational matters. Its website says the business has supported more than 120 approvals and works with clients across eGaming and fintech.

Harrison outlines his approach

Commenting on his appointment, Harrison said: “This felt like the right move because SolutionsHub is so clearly focused on its clients and on delivering the highest standard of service across the full regulatory and operational lifecycle.

“I have spent much of my career working with businesses that need practical, commercially aware support in complex and highly regulated sectors. What stood out to me about SolutionsHub was not only its track record in licensing, but the depth of support it provides across operations, management, compliance, governance, assurance, internal audit and remediation.

“For operators and suppliers, licensing is often only the starting point. The real value comes from having the right structure, controls, people and ongoing support in place after that. SolutionsHub understands that and it has built a model that helps clients prepare properly, operate effectively and respond confidently as regulatory expectations evolve.

“I am looking forward to joining the team and helping SolutionsHub continue to grow while maintaining the client-focused, high-quality service that has made the business so successful.”

The comments underline the intended scope of Harrison's role. Rather than focusing solely on sales activity, his remit is positioned around commercial development that remains closely connected to the regulatory and operational needs of clients.

For businesses operating in regulated sectors, that distinction can be important. Commercial expansion may create new regulatory requirements when a company enters additional jurisdictions, launches new products or changes its operational structure.

Lee Hills welcomes the appointment

SolutionsHub CEO and founder Lee Hills said Harrison's appointment was designed to add senior commercial expertise as the business continues its development.

Hills said: “Gary is exactly the kind of senior commercial leader we wanted to bring into SolutionsHub as we continue to grow.

“Gary shares our focus on client service and understands the importance of combining commercial momentum with high-quality delivery. That balance is important to us as we continue to support clients across licensing, compliance, governance, assurance, internal audit, remediation and wider operational support.

“He also understands the sectors we work in and the expectations clients have when they are operating in complex and regulated markets. SolutionsHub has grown by being practical, responsive and outcome-driven and Gary’s appointment gives us additional senior commercial capability as we continue to build on that standard.

“It is great to have him joining the team and I am looking forward to what comes next.”

The appointment comes as SolutionsHub continues to broaden its international presence and service capabilities. The company has offices in the Isle of Man and Ireland and works across regulatory, compliance and operational requirements for digital businesses.

Hills founded SolutionsHub in 2016 and remains its chief executive officer. The company's current management structure includes professionals with backgrounds in regulatory supervision, financial services, governance, compliance, internal audit and gaming operations.

Regulatory expertise remains central to growth

The appointment of Harrison also highlights the relationship between commercial expansion and regulatory preparedness within iGaming.

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission is responsible for licensing and regulating online gambling activities in the Isle of Man. Its regulatory framework places emphasis on fair and open gambling, player protection and preventing gambling from being associated with crime or disorder.

For companies considering regulated market entry, understanding the requirements of the relevant regulator is therefore an important part of commercial planning. Regulatory preparation can affect corporate structure, governance, compliance resources, operational procedures and the timing of market entry.

The wider ecosystem also includes organisations such as Digital Isle of Man which supports the development of the Island's digital economy. Such institutional frameworks form part of the environment in which iGaming and fintech businesses evaluate market opportunities.

SolutionsHub's positioning combines these regulatory considerations with practical business support. Harrison's commercial responsibilities are therefore likely to involve helping the company communicate and deliver that broader proposition to prospective and existing clients.

What the appointment means for SolutionsHub

From a business perspective, bringing Harrison into the chief commercial officer role gives SolutionsHub additional leadership capacity at a time when regulatory complexity remains an important consideration for international iGaming companies.

Operators and suppliers increasingly need to evaluate regulatory requirements before entering new jurisdictions rather than treating compliance as a later-stage exercise. That can make access to licensing expertise, governance support and operational guidance relevant to commercial decision-making from the outset.

Harrison's stated experience across commercial strategy, partnerships and regulated industries complements SolutionsHub's existing regulatory capabilities. The company can therefore position its services around a wider client journey that begins with market assessment and licensing and can continue through operational readiness, compliance and remediation.

The appointment does not by itself indicate any specific new market launch or licensing project. Instead, it represents a leadership development within SolutionsHub and a stated intention to strengthen the company's ability to support clients as their regulatory and commercial requirements develop.

Conclusion

SolutionsHub's appointment of Gary Harrison as chief commercial officer represents a strategic addition to its senior leadership structure. His reported experience across iGaming, financial services, technology and regulated industries aligns with the company's focus on helping businesses navigate licensing and the operational responsibilities that follow.

The significance of the appointment extends beyond commercial growth alone. In regulated iGaming, market expansion increasingly requires businesses to consider licensing, governance, compliance and operational readiness as interconnected parts of the same process.

By adding Harrison's commercial experience to an existing team with regulatory and operational expertise, SolutionsHub is seeking to strengthen that connection. For operators, suppliers and other regulated businesses, the value of such an approach lies in addressing commercial ambitions alongside the structures required to support compliant operations.

As regulatory expectations continue to develop across international markets, SolutionsHub's expanded leadership capability could help the company deepen client relationships while maintaining its stated focus on practical regulatory and operational support. Harrison's appointment consequently marks another step in the company's ongoing development rather than a standalone change in personnel.

FAQs

Who is Gary Harrison?
Gary Harrison is an experienced commercial executive who has worked across iGaming, licensing, financial services, technology and regulated industries. He has been appointed chief commercial officer at SolutionsHub.

What role will Gary Harrison hold at SolutionsHub?
Gary Harrison will serve as chief commercial officer. His responsibilities are expected to include supporting commercial development, client relationships, strategic partnerships and the company's wider growth strategy.

What does SolutionsHub do?
SolutionsHub provides licensing, regulatory, compliance and operational services for iGaming, fintech and other regulated businesses. Its services include licensing support, governance, assurance, internal audit and remediation.

Why has SolutionsHub appointed Gary Harrison?
The appointment is intended to strengthen SolutionsHub's senior commercial capabilities as the company continues to grow and support clients across regulated markets.

What experience does Gary Harrison bring?
According to SolutionsHub, Harrison brings more than two decades of senior commercial, technology and business development experience across iGaming, licensing, financial services and regulated industries.

Who is Lee Hills?
Lee Hills is the CEO and founder of SolutionsHub. He established the business in 2016 and continues to lead its strategic development.

Does SolutionsHub only provide licensing services?
No. SolutionsHub's stated services extend beyond licensing and include compliance, governance, assurance, internal audit, remediation, responsible gambling, data protection and operational readiness.

Why is operational readiness important after licensing?
Obtaining a licence is only one part of operating within a regulated market. Businesses may also need appropriate governance, controls, compliance processes, personnel and ongoing monitoring to meet regulatory expectations.

Which markets does SolutionsHub support?
SolutionsHub works with businesses seeking to enter or operate in regulated jurisdictions. Its services cover international iGaming and fintech requirements with offices in the Isle of Man and Ireland.

What could Harrison's appointment mean for SolutionsHub?
The appointment adds senior commercial experience to the company and is expected to support client development, strategic partnerships and continued growth while SolutionsHub maintains its regulatory and operational service offering.