Casino games provider Yggdrasil has promoted Jose Simon Kadala to the role of chief commercial officer (CCO).

Kadala has served as the supplier’s commercial director since December 2023, having previously worked for the likes of IGT, Microgaming, Skywind Group and Stakelogic.

He ascends to the C-level position after being instrumental in helping secure a string of new partnerships, including with iGaming Platform, Bally’s Interactive and Panbet.

“I am delighted to name Jose as Yggdrasil’s CCO,” said Yggdrasil chief executive James Curwen. “He has proven to be an invaluable member of the Yggdrasil team and has built a fantastic group of people around him who all share a collective will to see this company succeed. I wish him the best in his new role.”

Commenting on his promotion, Kadala said: “I’m excited to step into the role of chief commercial officer at Yggdrasil. Over the past year, I’ve been fortunate to work with an incredible team, and together, we’ve delivered products and experience that truly stand out in the market.

“Building and leading competitive commercial teams has been a passion of mine, and I’m proud of the strides we’ve made in driving growth and innovation,” he added. “As I take on this new challenge, I’m looking forward to continuing to push boundaries and take Yggdrasil to the next level, deliver even more value to our clients, and support the amazing team that makes it all possible.”