CEO of Nigeria
On-siteGżira, Il-Gżira, Malta
Job Summary
Set strategic direction for the Nigerian iGaming and sports betting operation, driving expansion and translating shareholder expectations into executable plans. Own key partnerships with platform providers and suppliers, overseeing commercial negotiations, SLAs, and localisation to optimise the Nigerian market. Drive revenue, profitability, and market share growth through commercial strategy across marketing, CRM, and acquisition while spotting new growth opportunities. Ensure full compliance with Nigerian gaming regulations, AML, KYC, and risk management frameworks, managing payment providers and maintaining operational continuity. Take full responsibility for the P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking, providing clear reporting to the Board and shareholders. Act as the senior representative to regulators, investors, and external stakeholders to build credibility and influence within the African gaming space.
Required Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience within iGaming, sports betting, online betting, or regulated digital gaming
- A strong track record of leading commercially driven businesses and delivering tangible growth
- Proven experience working with white-label platforms and third-party suppliers
- Strong knowledge of the Nigerian iGaming and sports betting market, including its regulatory and operational landscape
- A commercially minded leader who knows how to turn strategy into results
- Strong operational capability with a hands-on, high-accountability leadership style
- Exceptional partner and stakeholder management skills
- Confident making data-led decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, resource-conscious business
- Strong cross-cultural leadership and communication skills
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