Year: 2024

Ekaterina has worked for EGBA for 11 years, giving her a plethora of experience in the gambling sector. Prior to EGBA, Ekaterina worked on complaint and infringement handling in relation to the legislation of DG Health and Consumers at the European Commission. Other experience includes working at the European Parliament and in a Brussels-based consultancy. Ekaterina holds a Ph.D in Health Policy from the Medical University- Sofia as well as an LL.M in European Law and a B.A. in European Studies, both from the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands. She speaks English, French, Dutch and Bulgarian.

Ovidiu’s journey in the gambling industry began 18 months ago when he became the Executive Director of the “Joc Responsabil” Association, an organization dedicated to promoting Responsible Gaming. As a newcomer, he was impressed by the scope of the association’s programs, the dedication of its staff, and the commitment of sponsors in supporting individuals struggling with addiction. Previously, Ovidiu managed a craft bakery and spent over 20 years in the telecom sector, holding various sales and operations positions locally, regionally, and globally. For him managing an NGO has been a paradigm shift where the focus is on delivering social programs Read More

Darko Zivanov poses a wide experience in gambling industry he gained through more than 25 years of work in dynamic markets. His profound knowledge on the industry was a valuable asset for MaxBet Group in the period of intensive expansion where he was firstly in charge for operations and later on, for business strategy and development. As the former CEO of MaxBet, he demonstrated exceptional leadership with a constructive and calm approach to almost 3000 employees. Currently, Darko serves as a Member of the Supervisory Board at MaxBet. Following Flutter’s acquisition of a majority stake in MaxBet in January, Mr. Read More

Zoran Puhac has about 15 years of experience as a C level manager or coordinator of associations in the industry, and about 30 years of experience in communications. He graduated from the Air Force Academy, and has a postgraduate qualification at the Faculty of Political Sciences, specializing in crisis communications.

His primary duties include organizing the exercise of rights and the adoption of regulations in the area of games of chance in betting establishments, developing and promoting the highest international and contemporary standards for games of chance, and providing the best possible education for players in the betting establishments through the implementation of various programmes for responsible gaming. He specializes in the advancement of the gambling industry in a betting shop in the Republic of Macedonia.