iGaming Ontario leads the Province of Ontario’s new, dynamic, internet gaming (igaming) market, which is one of North America’s most competitive; offering consumers over 30 sportsbooks, 50 casinos, and the continent’s largest peer-to-peer poker market. Combined, iGaming Ontario’s operators generate annual gross gaming revenue of over $2 billion, a portion of which is remitted to the Government of Ontario for priorities such as infrastructure. To achieve these results, iGaming Ontario is guided by its vision to lead the world’s best gaming market. 

 

iGaming Ontario is seeking a President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who will drive the organization’s continued success. The President and CEO will, with the support of a dedicated team, provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight within an ever-changing igaming market. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO will be responsible for all aspects of the agency’s operations including strategic planning and implementation, business development, business optimization, player relationships, financial and risk management, regulatory and legislative compliance, government relations, operator relationships, and employee management and development. The President and CEO will work with partners including the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to address the illegal market, improve player protections and address barriers to competition and innovation.  

 

The ideal candidate is adept at navigating both the private and public sectors, seamlessly engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including operators, regulators, government, players, and iGaming Ontario’s employees. You are well versed in working with a Board of Directors and have demonstrated operational and financial management skills, political acumen, and utilized modern approaches to technology procurement and adoption. Known for having tact and diplomacy, you understand the gaming industry and can identify and evaluate new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth and profitability while balancing iGaming Ontario’s social responsibility mandate. 

 

To Apply

 

To fill this position, iGaming Ontario has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online by December 2nd, 2024. For more information, please contact Kristen Manning of Odgers Berndtson, at kristen.manning@odgersberndtson.com.

 

We would like to thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

 

iGaming Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and Invest Ontario throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

 

Odgers Berndtson is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.