Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, has reinforced its Fanatics Holdings team with the appointment of Parag Agrawal as its new chief information officer. The newly-created role will see the IT heavyweight apply his skills to lead Fanatics’ internal digital systems transformation.

As CIO of the company, the hire will be responsible for improving the company’s accounting, financial planning and analysis, and human resource capabilities. He will also be tasked with creating a dedicated IT infrastructure for the company and partnering with IT firms to further bolster Fanatics’ IT capabilities.

Agrawal’s experience in the IT sector made him perfect for the position. The appointee previously served Chobani, holding a variety of positions over the last nine years. Most recently, he served Chobani as CIO, leading an overhaul of the company’s software platforms to allow further growth.

Prior to that, Agrawal held leadership and tech-related positions at Materne North America, Avon, American Promotional Events, PFSweb and Metamor Global Solutions.

Agrawal boasts an MBA in Innovation and Technology Management from Pacific Lutheran University. He also has a B-Tech from the National Institute of Technology in Warangal, India.

Agrawal Is Excited to Work for Fanatics

As CIO, Agrawal will work directly under Fanatics’ executive VP and chief financial officer, Glenn H. Schiffman from Fanatics’ new HQ in New York City. The CFO welcomed the new hire to the company, saying that he is joining at the perfect time.

His [Agrawal’s] experience and expertise are exactly what we need to ensure that we not only enhance our current systems, but that we continue to adopt cutting-edge solutions moving forward. I am thrilled to welcome him to the team.

Glenn H. Schiffman, exec VP & CFO, Fanatics

Schiffman noted that Fanatics is committed to building the leading global digital sports platform and delivering more value to fans and partners. However, this requires continuous investments in tech and data solutions.

Agrawal also commented on his new appointment, praising Fanatics for innovating the sector and delivering incredible fan and partner experiences. He said that he is excited to adopt this energy and mindset and apply it to the company’s internal systems and platforms.

I look forward to working alongside Glenn and team to ensure a best-in-class experience that continues to allow for us to grow and succeed together as a global organization.

Parag Agrawal, CIO, Fanatics

In other news, PointsBet’s shareholders recently approved the sale of the company’s US-facing business to Fanatics. This arrangement will provide Fanatics with extra assets to manage, further underlying the need for robust IT solutions and the importance of Agrawal’s appointment.

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Wizard Games, a developer of premium iGaming experiences, has designated Benedict McDonagh as its new managing director. The new leadership appointment comes as the studio seeks to “turbo-charge” its progress toward becoming a leading name in online gambling.

McDonagh is an experienced gaming industry veteran who will help the NeoGames subsidiary reach its goals. The hire boasts over 18 years of experience in iGaming and has worked for many high-profile companies in the sector.

The appointee joins Wizard Games from Green Jade Group, a developer of slots that he himself founded five years ago and headed for a while. Prior to that, McDonagh held positions in companies such as Mr Green, Poker Starts and Betfair.

McDonagh joins Wizard Games as part of the management team headed by Adrian Bailey, Pariplay’s managing director. As a part of that team, he will work to improve the company pipeline and deliver more value-driven iGaming experiences to operators.

The new hire joins at an important moment for Wizard Games, which has been expanding its team with key appointments. Before welcoming McDonagh as MD, the company designated Simon Jagdhar as director of game studio and Yoganand Aiyadurai as director of game technology.

McDonagh Intends to Use His Experience to Benefit the Company

Benedict McDonagh shared his thoughts on joining the game studio, praising Wizard Games for its ambitiousness and goal of “making a major splash” in regulated markets. He said that he is delighted to be a part of that mission and is looking forward to leveraging his experience to help Wizard Games grow.

I aim to use all the know-how I have accumulated in my career to take the studio to the next level, so that we can make a real impact with operators and players globally.

Benedict McDonagh, MD, Wizard Games

Meanwhile, Adrian Bailey, Pariplay’s managing director, said that the Wizard Games division continues to expand in regulated markets all over the world. He attributed the studio’s successes to the talented team working to make all of that happen.

Bailey noted that McDonagh is a perfect fit for the company and will bring industry experience that Wizard Games values and needs.

Benedict’s vast industry experience will provide great benefits for Wizard Games® and we believe he will be a superb addition to the team.

Adrian Bailey, MD, Pariplay

Meanwhile, the company continues to roll out premium slots, such as the recently-released La Mafia Heist, Book of Eternal Romance and The Funky Boombox.

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Superbet Group has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jimmy Maymann as deputy chairman of its board of directors.

The new hire is a skilled individual with years of experience in senior and board-level positions. He boasts an impressive track record as an innovator and entrepreneur who specializes in the foundation and development of tech & media, digital service, telecom and NGO companies.

Maymann, Superbet noted, has been instrumental in the creation and expansion of over 10 different companies. The new appointee is also skilled in exits, having previously been involved in the sale of the online video distribution platform Goviral to AOL.

At the moment Maymann is the acting chair of the global content platform UNLive, the flight compensation service AirHelp and TV2 Denmark. He also holds non-executive roles at several companies, including Telia AB, Pitzner Group and The Maternity Foundation.

Maymann Is Looking Forward to Working with Superbet

Maymann commented on his new position, saying that he is excited to join Superbet. He praised the company, noting that it has “tremendous potential in terms of business scalability and expansion into international markets.” The new deputy chair also lauded the framework of trust Superbet Group has built between itself, its customers and stakeholders.

The progressive thinking of the leadership team is a testament to this highly talented and visionary group.

Jimmy Maymann, deputy chair, Superbet Group

Maymann vowed to offer his full expertise and experience to the company board and help Superbet become a global leader in tech and entertainment.

Hans Holger-Albrecht, Superbet’s chairman, welcomed Maymann to the company. He noted that the new hire has an impressive background that makes him a perfect fit for Superbet.

We are confident that Jimmy will have a strong positive impact on the Group’s strategy and business model, while working together to shape an even brighter future for Superbet.

Hans Holger-Albrecht, chair, Superbet Group

Johnny Hartnett, CEO of Superbet Group, also commented on the appointment. He said that the move “reconfirms Superbet’s aspiration” to transform the company into a global industry leader by adding skilled new team members.

Last but not least, Maymann was welcomed by Sacha Dragic, one of the company founders. She said that having Jimmy as deputy chairman of the board shows that Superbet is bullish on continuing its long-term strategy for global expansion.

Maymann’s deputy chair mandate commenced on April 26 and follows the appointment of Hans-Holger Albrecht as board chair.

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