Playson has appointed Ben Wood as its new Chief Commercial Officer, tasking him with leading the supplier’s global commercial strategy and expanding its presence across regulated igaming markets. Wood succeeds Tamas Kusztos, who is departing the role but will continue to support the company during the transition.
Wood joins Playson with more than 15 years of industry experience. His previous roles include VP of iGaming Content Delivery and Managing Director for the Isle of Man at Bally’s Interactive, as well as multiple senior commercial positions during more than a decade at Microgaming. He has also provided consulting services to Blueprint Gaming and supported operators in launching new market ventures.
Throughout his career, Wood has overseen commercial strategy, partnership development and content delivery across regulated jurisdictions, building relationships with operators and managing internationally distributed commercial teams. Playson said his appointment aligns with its objective to broaden its B2B footprint and accelerate distribution of its slot portfolio, following its recent position as the top supplier in the Eilers & Krejcik / Fantini European rankings.
Ben Wood, CCO at Playson, comments on his new role: “Playson has built a fantastic reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability in iGaming. Their must-have content has stamped their own indelible mark in established and new markets alike. I’m thrilled to join the team at such an exciting time and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth across Europe and globally.”
Vsevolod Lapin, Deputy CEO of Playson, added: “Ben’s experience and vision make him an excellent addition to our leadership team. His understanding of regulated markets and commercial strategy will be invaluable as we continue to expand and strengthen our relationships with key partners globally.”
Alex Ivshin, Strategic Advisor at Playson, adds: “Ben’s appointment marks an important step in Playson’s journey to solidify its standing among the top five suppliers globally. His expertise in regulated markets — particularly the UK, Spain, and Ontario — will help us amplify our reach and deliver even greater value to partners.”
