{"id":6111,"date":"2024-07-02T13:09:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2024-07-02T13:09:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T12:09:28","slug":"werner-becher-appointed-as-kambi-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbceurasia.com\/en\/2024\/07\/02\/werner-becher-appointed-as-kambi-ceo\/","title":{"rendered":"Werner Becher Appointed as Kambi CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Board of Directors of <strong>Kambi Group Plc<\/strong> has officially named <strong>Werner Becher <\/strong>as the new CEO of the sports betting technology group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becher will assume his role at Kambi on July 25, taking over from <strong>Christian Nylen<\/strong>, who is concluding his 14-year tenure as CEO. Kambi\u2019s Q2 2024 results are scheduled to be released the day before the transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, Werner served as CEO of <strong>Sportradar<\/strong> <strong>EMEA<\/strong> and Latin America, where he played a key role in leading Sportradar\u2019s $7 billion <strong>IPO<\/strong> on <strong>Global Nasdaq<\/strong> in 2021. From 2011 to 2018, Becher was the CEO of <strong>DACH Interwetten Sports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becher joins Kambi as the company implements a \u201cmodularization strategy,\u201d which includes opening its platform, developing its AI pricing division, <strong>Tzeract<\/strong>, and acquiring <strong>Abios and Shape Games<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairman, <strong>Anders Str\u00f6m<\/strong>, who welcomed Becher as the new CEO: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome Werner Becher as the new CEO of Kambi. Werner is an exceptionally suitable successor to Kristian Nyl\u00e9n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith extensive industry experience, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, proven business acumen, and exceptional drive, we are confident Werner is the right choice to lead Kambi into a new era.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becher expressed confidence in Kambi\u2019s ambitious technology goals while maintaining its status as a leading provider of sports betting solutions to over 40 tier-one clients, including <strong>Kindred Group, LeoVegas, Rush Street Interactive, and Bally\u2019s Interactive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Becher added: \u201cI join Kambi at an exciting time in its evolution, as it continues to open up its service and widen its addressable market. I am excited to work closely with the Board, our executive team, and our talented employees across the world to deliver on the fantastic opportunities ahead of us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am honoured to take on the position of CEO at Kambi Group, a company that has been at the forefront of this industry for many years and one which I have the utmost respect and admiration for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b\u200bDon\u2019t forget to subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/sbceurasia\">Telegram channel<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Board of Directors of Kambi Group Plc has officially named Werner Becher as the new CEO of the sports betting technology group. Becher will assume his role at Kambi on July 25, taking over from Christian Nylen, who is concluding his 14-year tenure as CEO. 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