Owain Hicks

Owain Hicks is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the Head of HR Business Partnering at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play since December 2023. Prior to this role, Owain was the Head of Operations and HR Manager at MERKUR Sportwetten from May 2022 to December 2023, and held various HR roles at Evolution from November 2020 to May 2022, overseeing regions including Malta, Belgium, Spain, and Taiwan. Owain's background also includes a position as a UK Master Trainer with Life Fitness UK, and roles in HR and management within companies such as Screwfix and Virgin Active, where Owain managed top leisure facilities in South Wales. Earlier experience includes managing operations at McDonald's and serving as a referee for the Football Association of Wales. Educational qualifications include a Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Cardiff University.