Global Gaming Insider's Mariya heads to London's West End to meet Simon Thomas, Executive Chairman of The Hippodrome Casino. They discuss Simon's career journey, from working as an analyst in the City to taking over the family bingo business and later building The Hippodrome into one of the UK's most iconic entertainment venues. They also explore what leadership has taught him, creating a workplace culture where people thrive, leading through periods of uncertainty, the importance of never standing still, and how creating memorable customer experiences has shaped the success of The Hippodrome. They also discuss why Simon has become one of the West End's biggest advocates and what still gets him excited about coming to work every day.
Global Gaming Insider's Mariya takes a walk through the streets of Shoreditch, London, with Adam Azor, EVP Global Marketing at Sportradar. They discuss Adam's career journey, from the PR & marketing agency world to leading marketing at one of the world's top sports technology companies, how he built his way up into a senior leadership role, what leadership has taught him, what makes great B2B marketing, AI's biggest opportunities and challenges, and why continuous learning is essential in the fast-moving worlds of both marketing and gaming. Packed with practical advice, this episode offers valuable insights for marketers in any industry. Stick around until the end to discover Adam's passion project away from work.
In the first episode of Mariya Meets, Global Gaming Insider's Mariya takes a walk through the streets of Wapping, London, with Micky Swindale, Global Head of Sales Enablement at KPMG. They discuss Micky's career journey, what she's learned from 30 years at one of the Big Four firms, the challenges and opportunities she's encountered while building her career, the importance of mentoring and championing diversity, equity and inclusion, and what great leadership really looks like.
