Racing Post sharpens tech focus with senior hires
Nikos Kryvossidis joins as CTO and Edgardo Savoy takes director of software engineering role
Racing Post has appointed former Camelot CTO Nikos Kryvossidis to head up the firm’s technology arm.
Kryvossidis was previously responsible for Camelot’s UK digital business, and prior to that was SVP of technology at OpenBet, where he was responsible for managing the supplier’s casino and sportsbook divisions.
The paper also hired Edgardo Savoy, the former head of sportsbook and egaming product delivery at Paddy Power Betfair, as director of software engineering.
Nikos Kryvossidis and Edgardo Savoy join Racing Post
Under Kryvossidis and Savoy’s management, Racing Post will expand its technology resources and focus on sharpening its digital capabilities.
Racing Post CEO Alan Byrne said: “Having the expertise, flair and skills of both Nikos and Edgardo is a great boost for Racing Post.
“Both have considerable experience, not only in all technical aspects of our industry but in working for global organisations.”
Kryvossidis added: “I am looking forward to working with such a respected brand as Racing Post and building on the company’s recent successes.”