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Fincore has strengthened its senior team by appointing Nemanja Maric as Chief Technology Officer.
Maric has been described as a technology specialist, with a 17 year career ‘driving innovation, fostering collaborative environments and leading engineering teams’ at organisations such as Astria and Asseco.
Fincore was the first technology group to develop digital risk management and wagering software systems for the global betting industry, often recognised as ‘the patron developer’ of the modern-day betting system.
Maric said on his appointment: “I am hugely grateful to Mateja for giving me the opportunity to join Fincore and to work with the incredible team he has built.
“I am confident that my experience and skills can be of huge benefit to Fincore as it continues to develop its suite of solutions and I’m really looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work alongside some truly great people doing even greater things.”
Furthermore, he will be responsible for ensuring alignment between the technology and wider business goals, in working closely with Fincore CEO Mateja Popovic and the leadership team.
Popovic said: “The appointment of Nemanja as Fincore Chief Technology Officer couldn’t come at a better time for the business following the official launch of our TRI Software solution.
“Fincore is a technology company at its core, and I couldn’t think of a more qualified person to step into the role of CTO than Nemanja. His experience and track record of success are unrivalled, and he will have a significant and immediate impact on the business.”
Maric will also work closely with Fincore’s software development teams, helping them grow by onboarding additional talent and guiding them to ’achieve and exceed’ internal KPIs in addition to driving strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and enhancing team performance.
The appointment comes shortly after Fincore launched Tri Software – its flagship tech solution for online casino and sportsbook operators.
In 2020, Popovic spoke to SBC News and highlighted that betting leadership needs to ‘sharpen its skill set’ as well as its understanding of security breaches and cyber-attacks as it enters a new decade of complexities.
“Too often cyber risk is poorly understood, with limited commitment and lack of proper risk assessment,” he said.
“Business leaders need to understand all the implications of a cyber-attack, from direct costs caused by theft and financial losses to more indirect costs like reputational damage, potential fines, operational disruption.”
