Position: CEO (since 2023).
Nationality: British.
Education: Bachelor of Biological Sciences degree from King’s College London.
Holdings in GiG Software:566,774 Depository Receipts and 2,664,690 options
Richard joined GiG as CEO for Platform & Sportsbook in September, 2023 bringing extensive experience at executive level from within the iGaming industry. As CEO of SBTech for close to five years, Richard led the company’s merger with digital sports entertainment and gaming company DraftKings through a three-way deal with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp in April 2020. Most recently Richard was CEO of Bragg; a Nasdaq and TSX listed online casino and gaming platform provider. These positions have given Richard a strong knowledge of GiG’s core markets and industry needs. Prior to SBTech, he was a Director of Research at Deutsche Bank, responsible for leading their highly rated Pan-European Gaming Equity Research franchise.
Position: Chief Business Officer (since 2023).
Nationality: British.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from the Anglia Ruskin University. TLC at Harvard Business School.
Holdings in GiG Software: 425,000 options.
Renowned in the industry as a customer relations expert, Andrew is responsible for the implementation of GiG’s commercial strategies, including business development, marketing, partnerships and corporate development. During his tenure at SBTech, Andrew made significant contributions to cement the company’s preeminent position by defining strategic commercial objectives, identifying growth opportunities, and maximising revenues across the board. Notably, he managed one of the largest B2B pipelines in the industry and closing some of the most significant B2B platform and sports deals in the period. Most recently, Andrew has been part of the senior leadership team at DraftKings where he has served as Senior Vice President of Commercial. He oversaw strategic partnerships with major sports leagues, official sports data providers and iGaming platform vendors for the DraftKings and Golden Nugget brands.
Position: General Counsel (since 2020).
Nationality: Maltese.
Education: Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Malta and Master of Laws from the University of Strathclyde
Holdings in GiG Software: 30,100 Depository Receipts and 255,000 options.
Claudio Caruana has been active in the gaming industry for over ten years, starting his career in a full-service law firm specialising in gambling regulation, privacy, and corporate law. Throughout his career, he has been involved in and led the legal process of several M&A transactions spanning various industries. Claudio has been representing GiG since 2013, and in 2017 joined the company to lead and expand the legal, compliance and regulatory affairs department in the face of an ever-evolving risk environment. He holds a doctorate in law from the University of Malta and a masters’ degree in Internet, Telecommunications Law and Policy from the University of Strathclyde.
Position: Chief Operating Officer (since 2023).
Nationality: British.
Education: Bachelor of Science degree from the Northumbria University. Leadership Consortium from Harvard University.
Holdings in GiG Software: 386,271 options
As COO, James leads our operational excellence, fostering innovation, and contributing to the overall success of GiG. Served most recently as VP of Commercial at DraftKings, James is dedicated to creating a culture of continuous improvement, with a keen focus on maximizing the profitability of our current clients, partnerships and overall sources of revenue.
Position: Chief Financial Officer (since 2024).
Nationality: British.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nottingham.
Holdings in GiG Software: 350,000 options
A proven financial strategist across iGaming, cybersecurity and accounting sectors, Richards’ resume includes executive positions at Kambi, and blue-chip giants Shell and KPMG, with his most recent role as CFO of AIM listed Cybersecurity Specialists Corero Network Security plc.
Position: Chief People Officer (since 2024).
Nationality: Spanish / American.
Education: Master of Business Administration from the George Washington University. Bachelor´s degree in Finance from the Liberty University.
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