GAMING1 promotes David Carrion to COO interactive
Former CMO to align company’s technology, business and marketing services to operate as one in his new role
Gaming and sports betting partner GAMING1 has promoted former CMO David Carrion to chief operator officer of interactive.
In his new role, Carrion will focus on developing a “high-performing organisation” that aligns the company’s technology, business and marketing services to operate as one.
With a strong footing in the industry, Carrion has prior experience at the Blackstone-owned Spanish casino group Cirsa and The Stars Group, where Carrion led the company’s digital marketing transformation and growth before taking on the role of marketing director at PokerStars. From April to October 2020, he also served as chief commercial officer of BetWarrior.
Sylvain Boniver, co-founder of GAMING1, said: “Everyone at GAMING1 is delighted to have David take on more responsibilities as the company’s new COO interactive.”
“During his time as chief marketing officer, David showed his quality and experience in delivering impressive growth strategies. We are confident that in his new role, David will excel and continue being a tremendous and valuable asset to the company and its partners,” Boniver added.
Carrion commented: “I’m proud to have been trusted as COO interactive for one of the industry’s most exciting and ambitious brands. During my time here, the company has excelled in every area and continues to see rapid growth.
“We have bold aspirations for the future. Our goal for the GAMING1 interactive business line is to outperform market growth. We are set to double our revenues within the next five years. We aim to do this based on scalability and by delivering real quality to the player.”
Last year, GAMING1 become the first company to launch live casino in Colombia with the development of Zamba.co in collaboration with its casino gaming partner, Evolution.