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WA.Technology Welcomes Sander Koch as Chief Strategy Officer
WA.Technology is delighted to announce the appointment of Sander Koch as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With a distinguished career spanning over 18 years in the management consulting industry, Sander brings a wealth of expertise and insight to WA.Technology.
Sander Koch is a significant figure in the management consulting industry. His most recent role was as a Partner at Arthur D. Little in Dubai, where he led the TIME (Telecommunications, Information, Media, and Electronics) practice. His expertise in corporate strategy spans strategic planning and implementation, commercial operations in marketing and sales, and organisational design and effectiveness.
Before joining Arthur D. Little, Sander co-founded Novo Management Consultants in Dubai, a specialised consulting firm focusing on the telecom market in the Middle East. His leadership at Novo showcased his ability to blend industry-specific knowledge with strategic insight, fostering an effective consulting environment.
Sander holds a Master of Science in Business Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. More recently he participated in the Creative Leadership program at THNK.
Sander brings an extensive skill set to the team, including business strategy, strategic consulting, corporate finance, business transformation, due diligence, and more. This diverse expertise makes him the ideal person to navigate WA.Technology through the strategic iGaming landscape.
Sander commented on his new role: “QUOTE”
“Sander’s appointment as Chief Strategy Officer marks a significant milestone in our company’s journey,” said Tim Scoffham, CEO of WA.Technology. “His understanding of the sector and strategic acumen align perfectly with our vision for the future. We are confident that with Sander on board, WA.Technology will achieve new levels of success in the industry.”
Sander joins WA.Technology at a pivotal moment as the company is expanding its comprehensive iGaming suite, including exciting updates via its WA.Sports and WA.Fantasy verticals.
WA.Sports’s updated sportsbook provision will enhance its offerings with features like live streaming, Betbuilder, Free Bets Campaigns, new Front End layouts, and more that promise a more personalised and immersive user experience tailored to player preferences.
Furthermore, the WA.Fantasy team is gearing up to launch the B2B Daily Fantasy Sports Network (DFS) in early 2024. This innovative product addresses the common liquidity issue in fantasy games by forming a robust network similar to poker networks for bigger prizes, providing sportsbooks and casinos with unique gamified products, setting them apart in the market.
2023 has been a landmark year for WA.Technology. Winning the Platform Provider of the Year Silver Award at SBC Latinoamérica 2023 recognised the company’s success. Another notable success is the considerable increase in collaborations and turnover in the Brazilian market, leading to exciting new partnerships with top-tier operators. The company’s robust platform and solutions were instrumental in the rise of PixBet as one of Brazil’s top five sports betting brands, showcasing WA.Technology’s ability to deliver impactful solutions to leading operators.
A key driver behind this growth has been the company’s dedicated team and the culture that supports peak performance. WA.Technology’s ethos of flexibility and innovation has been crucial in recruiting talented, experienced people to the team. Sander Koch’s arrival as Chief Strategy Officer coincides with these exciting developments furthering WA.Technology’s growth and success in the iGaming sector.