Tag: Affiliate Industry

The Board of Directors of Catena Media plc announces that Michael Daly has been appointed CEO of Catena Media effective March 1, 2021. Interim CEO Göran Blomberg then resumes his position as Chairman of the Board and Öystein Engebretsen resumes the role of Board Member.

Mr. Daly has been in charge of Catena Media’s US operations since April 2018 and during this time this market has grown into a highly profitable business. Prior to this role he held numerous positions within the iGaming and the Casino industry, such as Executive Vice President North America for GAN, CEO Automated Cash Systems, and Vice President Online Gaming SHFL Entertainment.

“It has been exciting working with Catena Media’s US growth engine these last few years,” said Daly. “And now the opportunity to work directly with all our global teams is even more exhilarating, as it is a much bigger growth engine.”

“I have great trust and confidence in Michael as new CEO of the company,” commented Göran Blomberg, Interim CEO. “He is a true leader with a deep knowledge of the company as well as the business. His achievement in developing the US market speaks for itself and I am convinced he is the right person to take Catena into the next development phase.”

“Mr. Daly has an excellent track record and The Board is confident that he will lead Catena Media into a phase of further growth,” added Öystein Engebretsen, Interim Chairman of the Board. “The Board also thanks Mr. Blomberg for his commitment and contribution during the transition period.”

Kaizen Gaming, is further expanding its core team by welcoming its new member, Mr.Claus Jansson, the newly appointed  Head of Affiliate Marketing and Media Buying of the company. The move is part of the company’s strategic approach for local and international growth, including both Stoiximan and Betano brands.

This new addition to the team reflects the company’s growing focus on creating a global strategy with regards to Affiliate Marketing and Media Buying. Mr. Jansson will be responsible for the planning and implementation of this project that involves both Stoiximan and Betano brands, across all markets. He is part of the group’s senior management team and reports to Mr. Panos Constantopoulos, CMO, Kaizen Gaming.

Claus Jansson previous post was Head of Commercial for Better Collective an internationally sports betting media company, with 12 offices around the world and a portfolio that includes more than 2,000+ websites and products across 30+ languages. He has also worked as a consultant in Betfair Denmark and other companies in the industry. He is a graduate of Roskilde University in Denmark.

Mr. Panos Κonstantopoulos, CMO, Kaizen Gaming, stated: ‘we are pleased to welcome Claus to Kaizen Gaming family. I am sure he will thrive in communicating the company’s great dynamics and values while developing new, innovative ideas. Along with Claus, we hope to further enhance our approach regarding Affiliate Marketing across all markets of operation. His knowledge and experience in the sector offer great value to our company and is a testament to our growth.

Mr. Claus Jansson said: ‘It’s a great honor for me to be part of one of the most prominent and fast-growing GameTech companies in Europe. Kaizen Gaming is among the industry leaders, having achieved many great things and received accolades and awards over the past years. It is my firm belief that Kaizen Gaming will become even greater, at an international level and I am excited to be part of this process.