Associations Advisory Board, Associations Advisory Board 2025

Ekaterina Hartmann

Ekaterina is the Director at the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). She has been with EGBA for 12 years working on legal and regulatory issues in the field of gambling both on an EU and national level. Prior to working at EGBA, Ekaterina worked on complaint and infringement handling in relation to the legislation of DG Health and Consumers at the European Commission. Other work experience includes 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 Read More

Ovidiu Iosif
Associations Advisory Board

Ovidiu Iosif

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
Associations Advisory Board

Darko Zivanov

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

Vasko Ilijevski
Associations Advisory Board, Speakers 2024

Vasko Ilijevski

With over 11 years of experience in the betting industry, including 7 years as a marketing specialist, Vasko Ilijevski is the founder and, since 2017, the President of the Macedonian Sports Betting Association (MSBA). As President, his primary focus is on advancing the betting industry by elevating the standards and professionalism within betting shops. This includes promoting globally recognized best practices in gaming, educating players on responsible gaming, and organizing initiatives to underscore the importance of adherence to laws and regulations. He is dedicated to enhancing both legal and regulatory frameworks in the industry to ensure a safer, more transparent Read More