The role
We are inviting experienced executive leaders to consider the role of Chief Executive Officer — a top-level position within an internationali Gaming holding, responsible for building, scaling, and governing a compliant, high-growth sweepstakes project across global markets.
Apercon is recruiting for a client; the client name is not disclosed in this listing. We are inviting experienced executive leaders to consider the role of Chief Executive Officer — a top-level position within an internationali Gaming holding, responsible for building, scaling, and governing a compliant, high-growth sweepstakes project across global markets.
What you'll do
- Define and execute the overall business and growth strategy of the sweepstakes holding
- Ensure full compliance with sweepstakes regulations, player protection standards, and risk frameworks across jurisdictions
- Own P&L performance, capital efficiency, unit economics, and long-term value creation
- Scale existing products and lead expansion into new markets and verticals
- Build and lead a high-performance executive team with clear accountability and governance
- Act as the primary partner to shareholders and the Board on strategic, operational, and investment decisions
- Represent the company externally with partners, regulators, and key industry stakeholders
What you'll bring
- 5-7+ years in senior leadership roles, including CEO / Managing Director / General Manager positions within Sweepstakes, Social Casino, or adjacent iGaming verticals
- Proven experience scaling sweepstakes-based business models, including virtual currency systems (SC/GC), monetization, retention, and engagement mechanics
- Demonstrated success launching and operating products in the US market, with a strong understanding of state-by-state regulatory nuances
- Deep expertise in unit economics, P&L ownership, growth strategy, risk management, and compliance-by-design operating models
- Strong strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational leadership
- Ability to build, align, and lead executive teams across Product, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Technology
- Fluent Russian/Ukrainian and English must have for global stakeholder management and board-level communication