EveryMatrix Co-Founder Stian Hornsletten is taking on a new role within the company, becoming CEO of the provider’s Games division, effective February 1.
In addition, the igaming industry supplier has also announced that Nikolina Gabelica has been appointed as its new Head of Lottery.
Previously Chief Commercial Officer, Hornsletten will now lead the Games team regarding its in-house development and third-party content partnerships, growing EveryMatrix’s global distribution network and exclusive content offering.
Remaining on the provider’s board, EveryMatrix has described Hornsletten as a key driver behind its commercial strategy and product development in the last 15 years, helping to elevate the business in the igaming industry through brand integration deals.
The supplier also announced that a new CCO will be appointed soon.
Ebbe Groes, Group CEO at EveryMatrix, stated: “If it wasn’t for Stian there would not be an EveryMatrix and I’ll be forever grateful to him for asking me to join him for a drink to discuss the idea of starting this business together 15 years ago.
“He wanted to take on a new challenge within the business to grow our games offering and he has mine and all the company’s full support. I’m certain he will immediately take it to another level, bringing enormous energy, innovation and passion to the team.”
As previously mentioned, EveryMatrix has also appointed Nikolina Gabelica as its new Head of Lottery.
A former executive of the Croatian lottery Hrvatska Lutrija, Gabelica will now lead the supplier’s commercial and product strategy for The European Lotteries and World Lottery Association business partners globally.
“I’m grateful for the warm welcome extended by the fantastic team here,” commented Gabelica.
“My 20+ years of lottery and gaming experience fits perfectly with EveryMatrix, offering a diverse perspective that I will use to focus on strategies for both existing and new WLA member organisations and lottery clients.
“EveryMatrix’s modular, API-driven solutions are ideal for global lotteries looking to launch or expand their digital presence and I’m looking forward to meeting customers at ICE 2024.”
With more than 20 years of experience, Gabelica has served in various senior roles across the lottery sector, including with Hrvatska Lutrija and The European Lotteries.
Groes added: “Nikolina is hugely respected in the lottery world with vast experience in the retail and digital requirements lotteries have today.
“These businesses are having to continually adapt to new technologies and cater to a new generation of customers who are looking for instant entertainment across both classic lottery and online mobile products.
“We work with some of the most progressive WLA members today with a proven track record of delivering game-changing technologies that are taking these organisations to new heights. I’d like to wish Niki well as we strive to expand our reach even further in the lottery space.”