- Odessa I.I.Mechnikov National University
2003-2007 - University of Ljubljana
2007-2008
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Canaki is a seasoned executive in the gaming industry with a career spanning over 17 years. Known for her strategic insight and leadership abilities, Canaki has made contributions to various companies in the iGaming sector, including a recent tenure as the VP of Partner Success for Aspire Global.
Her career ultimately led to her being appointed as Deputy CEO of iGP in June 2024. In this role, she reports directly to CEO Giovanni Paticchio and looks to play an important part in the company’s expansion into new iGaming verticals and geographies.
EMPLOYMENT
Canaki began her professional journey as a HR Assistant at Ukrtramp in 2003 where she honed her skills in communication, recruitment and policy development. She held this role for one year before moving on in 2004.
Afterwards, she transitioned to a role as Key Account Manager for the Central and Eastern European markets at Sonoprom, where she worked from 2008 to 2010.
In 2010, Canaki took on a new role as Risk Manager of Spleti. In this role, she was responsible for managing fraud operations, developing security and anti-fraud policies and reducing overall fraud risk exposure.
Canaki’s next major career milestone came in 2013 when she joined Oryx Gaming. Over the subsequent eight years, she transitioned through various roles of increasing responsibility. Starting in operations, she ensured the company's daily functions ran efficiently. She then progressed to become Head of Turnkey Solutions and eventually Director of Business Unit for iGaming Platform and Services.
In February 2021, Canaki left Oryx Gaming and took on the role of Managing Director at Masterpiece Gaming where she further developed her leadership and management skills. In total she was with Masterpiece Gaming for a year and a half before moving on in May 2022.
Canaki’s next move saw her joining Aspire Global where she was appointed as VP of Partner Success – a position she held for just over two years from May 2022 to June 2024.
Finally, in June 2024 it was announced that Canaki had been appointed as the Deputy CEO of iGP – a role that positions her at the forefront of the company’s expansion and growth initiatives. Reporting directly to CEO Giovanni Paticchio, Canaki is set to play an important role in driving iGP’s entry into new markets and enhancing its services.
I have always been determined to contribute towards growth in all my previous roles in the iGaming industry and it excites me when a company begins to make headway in the market as iGP is currently doing. I am proud to be a part of iGP’s journey and look forward to getting started Jovana Popovic Canaki
