SCCG Management has appointed Ivo Dimitrov as its new VP of Strategy and Operations, where he will begin focusing on strategic advisory, go-to-market execution and partnership development, as well as oversee the implementation of Operational AI for advisory practices.
Addressing his new role, Dimitrov said: “SCCG’s ability to connect the right people, products and opportunities across the global gaming ecosystem is unmatched, and the breadth of what the team is building right now is exactly the environment I want to contribute to.
“I am excited to bring my operational and strategic experience to the team and to help SCCG’s client-partners navigate the next wave of growth in sports betting, iGaming and beyond.”
Dimitrov previously served as Senior Sportsbook Operations Manager for Pragmatic Play Sports, having built operational readiness processes, managed a portfolio of third-party vendor relationships and drove measurable commercial impact.
The executive also spent over six years in product and operations leadership roles with Sportradar, where he led product launches across multiple jurisdictions and channels.
“Ivo is exactly the kind of leader we need as SCCG continues to expand its global reach,” SCCG Management Founder and CEO Stephen Crystal said.
“He combines deep sportsbook expertise with sharp commercial instincts and real operational credibility. He has built products, managed vendors, launched in new markets and driven commercial results at every stage of his career. That end-to-end experience is rare and valuable. I am thrilled to welcome him to the team at a moment when SCCG is moving faster than ever.”
In related personnel news, SCCG Management appointed Advisory Board member Michael Silberling as the organization’s new Chairman on April 16, providing strategic guidance and support for partnership development and long-term growth initiatives.
Silberling currently serves as CEO of Metropolitan Gaming, overseeing strategic portfolio optimization, international market focus and brand repositioning initiatives.
SCCG Management entered into a new partnership with augmented reality platform Playphoria on April 8, aiming to develop AR-powered prediction market experiences for sports and gaming audiences
