FSB gears up for US launch with hire of North America operations VP
New Jersey-based Bob Akeret joins the sports betting supplier from Resorts Digital Gaming
FSB has recruited US retail and online gambling veteran Bob Akeret as VP of operations for North America as it prepares to launch in the booming US market.
Akeret will be responsible for fine-tuning the sports betting supplier’s US product and service offering and assisting the business development team in localising its tech in different states.
Akeret – who previously spent more than five years in operations positions at Resorts Digital Gaming – will be based in New Jersey.
During his time at Resorts, Akeret launched the operator’s first retail and online sportsbook in New Jersey, as well as its FSB-powered DFS site.
He will report into FSB COO Glenn Elliott and will also be tasked with building relationships with third-party payment providers and data suppliers.
FSB CEO Dave McDowell said of the appointment: “Bob is one of the most experienced retail and online gambling executives in North America and I am delighted to welcome him to the team.
“Securing Bob is a real coup for FSB as we prepare to enter the North American market with our leading technology.
“We see huge potential for our products and services as the US market continues to roll out and with Bob on board, we will be able to make sure our technologies meet the exact needs of operators and players across North America,” he added.