Renowned iGaming provider Playson has announced the appointment of Ben Wood as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With this addition, the company aims to further accelerate its commercial success and strengthen the impressive performance that recently positioned Playson as the No. 1 Supplier in the Eilers & Krejcik / Fantini European rankings.
Ben Wood brings more than 15 years of experience in the iGaming industry, with a strong background in commercial strategy, content delivery, and partnership management across regulated markets. His previous roles include VP of iGaming Content Delivery and Managing Director IOM at Bally’s Interactive, along with more than a decade at Microgaming, where he held key commercial leadership positions. During this time, he built strategic relationships with major operators and played a central role in advancing the company’s presence in regulated European markets.
Prior to joining Playson, Wood provided commercial consultancy services to Blueprint Gaming and led teams responsible for developing new market ventures for established operators—integrating operational capabilities with emerging platforms and service providers. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for securing multijurisdictional strategic partnerships and leading globally distributed, results-driven teams across both commercial and product functions.
At Playson, Ben will oversee the company’s global commercial strategy. His focus will be on expanding the B2B reach, strengthening relationships with key operators, and accelerating the delivery of Playson’s premium slot portfolio into new markets. His appointment marks an important step in Playson’s mission to deliver #MORE — more entertainment, more innovation, and more value for partners and players worldwide.
Ben Wood commented on his new role:
“Playson has built a fantastic reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability in iGaming. Their must-have content has made a distinctive mark in both established and emerging markets. I’m thrilled to join the team at such an exciting time and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued expansion across Europe and globally.”
Vsevolod Lapin, Deputy CEO at Playson, added:
“Ben’s experience and vision make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. His deep understanding of regulated markets and commercial strategy will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our partnerships worldwide.”
Alex Ivshin, Strategic Advisor at Playson, commented:
“Ben’s appointment represents an important milestone in Playson’s journey to solidify its position among the top five global suppliers. His expertise in regulated markets—particularly the UK, Spain, and Ontario—will help us extend our reach and provide even greater value to our partners.”
This leadership transition follows the departure of Tamas Kusztos, who steps down from his CCO role to pursue new personal goals. Tamas will remain connected with Playson during the transition period to ensure a smooth handover and continued alignment with the company’s long-term ambitions.
