Kambi appoints Werner Becher as new CEO
Former CEO and Co-founder Kristian Nylén announced his plans to step down from role he'd held since 2010.
Former Sportradar exec Werner Becher has been appointed as Kambi Group’s new CEO, succeedingKristian Nylén. Becher will start his role officially on 25 July. Nylén will provide ongoing support to Becher to ensure a seamless handover in the meantime.
Becher was previously the CEO of Interwetten for eight years, before becoming the Managing Director of Sportradar’s US-facing betting arm; he then assumed the CEO position for its Europe, Middle East and Africa and Latin America business.
Becher said: “I 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. I 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.”
Anders Ström, Chair of the Board and Co-Founder of Kambi, said: “We are delighted to welcome Werner Becher as the new CEO of Kambi. Werner is an exceptionally suitable successor to Kristian Nylén. With extensive industry experience, strong entrepreneurial spirit, proven business acumen, and exceptional drive, we are confident Werner is the right choice to lead Kambi into a new era.”
In October 2023, Kambi agreed a long-term partnership with LiveScore Group, and has helped to launch its sportsbook in the UK and Ireland.
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