Novibet has announced the appointment of Giannis Papastamou as new Head of Customer Compliance, responsible for providing strategic guidance on compliance throughout the organization, with a dedicated focus on anti-money laundering (ΑΜL) & upholding responsible gambling standards.
With in-depth knowledge of the gambling industry’s strict regulations – previously at Bet365 Customer Due Diligence Department- Papastamou brings many years of experience onboard, to strengthen the brand’s initiatives on AML & responsible gambling practices.
His appointment was branded as critical to Novibet maintaining its customer success, as the pan-European betting group has expanded its day-to-day operations to +450 employees 470 employees working in the jurisdictions of the UK, Greece, Malta, Italy and Ireland.
In his remit, Papastamou will take the lead of group compliance procedures and overall strategy to balance the operator’s multi-market regulatory requirements, risk assessment and business objectives.
“We are very pleased to be welcoming Giannis Papastamou to our team. At Novibet, we embrace and apply the highest standards of integrity and responsibility in all areas of business,” stated George Athanasopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Novibet, stated
“In our industry, this commitment incorporates an additional promise to our members: to ensure that we always safeguard and protect them, so that they experience a safe, seamless, and unique entertainment experience with us.
“Onboarding Giannis Papastamou as Head of Customer Compliance lives up to this promise. With his expertise and consulting, we further enhance our highest standards and solid business ethics, while we are planning our expansion to new markets.