Kaizen Gaming has appointed Aris Dimarakis as deputy chief executive alongside his current role as chief operating officer (COO).

Dimarakis currently oversees Kaizen Gaming’s operations in Europe, South and North America and Africa, with the newly created role of deputy CEO giving him responsibility for driving operational development and supporting the company’s strategic goals.

A founding member of Kaizen Gaming, Dimarakis initially joined the company as chief technology officer before becoming COO in 2021.

Kaizen Gaming has also announced the promotion of Christos Tzalavras to chief product officer.

Formerly senior director of sports, Tzalavras completes nearly 12 years at Kaizen Gaming, rising through a series of commercial leadership, marketing, and customer relationship roles.

“Driven by a relentless growth mindset, Kaizen Gaming has become a powerhouse in the sports betting and gaming industry,” said Kaizen Gaming CEO George Daskalakis. “Aris has been an integral part of this growth journey all these years. Possessing a deep understanding of the industry, the technology and the values that make Kaizen Gaming unique, I am confident in his ability to scale our operations and set the company up for future success.

“As for Christos, with his proven track record, keen commercial mindset, and marketing expertise, he is the perfect choice for Chief Product Officer. Having risen through the company ranks throughout the years, Christos is one of the best examples of our ‘Kaizen – continuous improvement’ mindset. Both Aris and Christos will be key figures in continuing our upward momentum.”