CEO (Chief Executive Officer, Game Provider)
Apply for this jobWe’re hiring for one of the most dynamic names in next-gen sports media - a fast-scaling startup that’s redefining how fans engage with live sports and gameplay. With 70M+ views last month alone and a rapidly growing audience across MMA, Boxing, NFL, Padel - and now Football and Darts - this is a brand that blends content, community, and wagering into a single, creator-led ecosystem.
As part of this growth, the group is launching Ebaka Games - a new game provider studio - and we’re looking for a CEO (Chief Executive Officer, Game Provider) to lead it from integration to international scale. You’ll shape the commercial direction, partnerships, and strategy from the ground up - driving this venture from early traction to long-term profitability and global relevance.
Role: CEO (Chief Executive Officer, Game Provider)
Location: Remote-first
Department: Business / Commercial
Compensation: Negotiable (aligned with seniority and experience in gaming)
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development and market launch of Ebaka Games, the in-house game provider for the holding company
Rapidly grow the business to profitability by establishing key operator partnerships and revenue streams
Build and execute a long-term growth strategy - from MVP to a fully scalable commercial operation
Translate holding-level strategy into clear business initiatives and go-to-market actions
Build out the commercial function: defining operational goals, commercial roadmap, and market entry strategy
Position Ebaka Games as a strategic partner for the flagship operator and external clients
Establish direct relationships with operators (and possibly aggregators) to distribute game content
Explore and test new growth channels, including affiliate mechanics and gamified funnels
Ensure timely delivery and "go live" readiness for key partners
Lead B2B sales processes: from proposal creation to deal negotiation
Collaborate closely with the Head of Delivery and product teams to align technical, creative, and commercial efforts
Hire and grow a high-performing team to scale the business and expand internationally
What We’re Looking For:
Solid background in the gaming industry - ideally with game providers, aggregators, or B2B iGaming operations
Strong understanding of game content creation, distribution, and monetization (especially instant / crash games)
Proven track record in commercial leadership or operational roles with a focus on business growth
Ability to build strategy from scratch - from business model to partnership funnels
Hands-on mindset: willing to lead and participate in execution of key business processes
Self-driven, decisive, and focused on outcomes and scale
Excellent B2B communication skills - meetings, pitches, negotiations
Fluent English (Upper-Intermediate or higher) for international collaboration
Nice to Have:
Experience launching a game provider or gaming product from scratch
Prior success in entering new markets or distribution channels
Understanding of GGR model, operator contracts, and legal specifics of various GEOs
Experience building teams and implementing operational infrastructure from zero
Knowledge of capitalization strategies: business growth, fundraising, potential IPO readiness
What’s Offered:
Remote-first flexibility with international ambitions
Direct collaboration with the founders and fast decision-making cycles
High-impact role with full influence over strategy, development, market fit, and profitability
Opportunity to build a company and business processes from the ground up, in synergy with a strong tech/product team
A key leadership role within a fast-growing iGaming ecosystem that merges media, gameplay, and content
Competitive compensation + long-term incentives aligned with business growth
Ready to shape the future of next-gen iGaming? Apply now and help us build something extraordinary.