Catena Media has announced the appointment of Manuel Stan as CEO, who will begin in the position on July 1, 2024.
With almost 20 years of industry experience, Stan joins Catena Media having spent over 16 years at Kindred, where he was most recently Senior Vice President & General Manager of North America operations.
He has also served in various marketing roles for the gambling group and has experience in customer marketing, business development, financial planning and analysis and corporate governance.
Commenting on his new position, Stan said: “I am delighted to have this opportunity to drive Catena Media forward on the next stage of its journey as the group takes on new challenges while further advancing its presence in North America.
“This is a strong business with talented employees and I look forward to working with the teams to capitalise fully on the opportunities that lie ahead.”
Leading the company’s North American and global market operations from Las Vegas, Stan is replacing Michael Daly as CEO of Catena, who stepped down from the position near the end of last month.
Pierre Cadena, VP of Corporate Strategy, is currently interim CEO until Stan begins his new position later this year. Daly, who held the CEO position since March 2021, will also remain available to the company during the transition period.
“Manuel was the outstanding candidate for this position among the names considered and we are extremely pleased that he is joining us,” added Göran Blomberg, Catena Media Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“He is a leader with proven leadership skills and wide-ranging experience within our industry. His close knowledge of the North American market and of both the operator and affiliate sides of the business will be a significant asset for Catena Media and our North America-focused organisation as we begin this new chapter for the group.”
