July 9, 2024, Sportsbook and iGaming Provider GR8 announced it has refreshed its management team by expanding the responsibilities of Chief Technology Officer Artur Ashyrov and Chief Revenue Officer Oleksandr Feshchenko – both of whom have taken on the role as new Deputy CEOs.
This move is the result of current CEO Evgen Belousov’s decision from his Take a step back from operational responsibilities to focus on strategic and visionary initiatives for the company's future. Belousov became CEO of the company in early 2023 when GR8 changed its name from Parimatch Tech.
Commenting on the appointment of the two new deputy CEOs, Belousov said: “The biggest challenges and opportunities arise at the intersection of interests across different functions. Oleksandr and Artur have a proven track record in cross-functional projects and demonstrate their deep understanding of our business. Their new roles will enable them to Can guide GR8 Tech to greater success.”
As part of their new high-level C-level role, Ashyrov and Feshchenko will oversee the development of new initiatives and identification of growth opportunities – while continuing to manage the company’s technology and revenue operations in his current role.
Commenting on his new appointment, Ashyrov said: "I am very I believe in the effectiveness of cross-functional teams and I have witnessed their ingenuity and fresh approaches many times. Combining my CTO experience with the deputy CEO perspective is an exciting and extremely interesting challenge."
Oleksandr Feshchenko also commented on the development, saying : “From the product side, I’ve always been very invested in the entire life cycle – from profitability to process optimization. As Deputy CEO and CRO, I’m excited to realize my vision for more efficient and better company-wide A vision for an innovative process.”
In other recent company news, GR8 in April CT Interactive has entered into a content aggregation partnership to add its portfolio of gaming options to its casino platform.