iGaming technology supplier Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced former SBTech and DraftKings executive Andrew Cochrane as its new Chief Business Officer (CBO) for Platform & Sportsbook, in what the tech provider calls a “significant step in tech providers’ ambitious growth plans.”
GiG calls Cochrane “a prominent and highly respected figure within the industry” who brings to the company a wealth of experience in delivering commercial successes, having played pivotal roles in SBTech’s revenue growth and establishing DraftKings’ position as market leader across the US.
“Andrew is renowned in the industry as a customer relations expert, engaging with tier-1 and lottery operators, and personally spearheading numerous high-profile contracts that have fueled revenue growth in both new and mature regulated markets,” the company notes.
Teaming up alongside GiG’s newly appointed CEO for Platform & Sportsbook Richard Carter for a second time, the pair will look to power growth for GiG’s product suite with new partnerships in growth markets worldwide, and to cement its position “as a market leader for turnkey solutions.”
GiG noted that Cochrane will be responsible for the implementation of its commercial strategies across its full complement of iGaming platform, sportsbook and AI-anchored solutions, including business development, marketing, partnerships and corporate development. His initial focus will concentrate on bringing “some of the industry’s brightest and best talent” to GiG to help unlock the opportunities within its global addressable markets.
Focused on delivering higher player acquisition and retention, GiG notes that its “innovative, feature lead AI stack” currently powers over 60 brands across the world, and has been gathering “considerable praise” from across the industry. This positive momentum was reinforced by its headline ‘Full-service platform’ and ‘Multi-channel supplier’ successes at the 2023 EGR global B2B awards earlier this year.
Richard Carter, CEO of Platform & Sportsbook at GiG, said: “Having collaborated with him in previous endeavors, I am delighted that we have Andrew onboard to help propel our commercial efforts to unprecedented heights. His previous record speaks for itself, and the appointment marks a significant coup for the business, helping us to realize the enormous potential we have here at GiG.”
Commenting on the appointment, Andrew Cochrane, Chief Business Officer, said: “This is an extremely exciting time to be joining GiG. I have already been highly impressed with the ambitious plans in place, and its capacity for raising the bar, and building innovative and best-in-class solutions.”
“Having been part of teams that have delivered significant results within online gaming, and with the promise of further investment to continue to strengthen our offering, I have similar optimism for success at GiG. We’re on the cusp of delivering something really special, so you can expect to hear a lot more about us over the coming months.”
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/noticias/2023/11/02/69476-gig-names-andrew-cochrane-its-new-chief-business-officer-for-platform-sportsbook
