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Leadership for the Augmentation Era™

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Sentiro Partners | Retained Executive Search for AI, Product, Data, Quant and Frontier Technology

Sentiro Partners is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operating globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The firm was founded in 2025 by Adrian Clarke and specialises in technically demanding leadership markets: artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantitative finance, capital markets, iGaming and gambling, semiconductors, and frontier technology.

What we do

Sentiro Partners works on a retained-only basis. Every mandate follows a four-stage methodology: IMMERSE (deep briefing and market definition), SCOUT (systematic market mapping and sourcing), ASSESS (structured evaluation against calibrated benchmarks), and DELIVER (offer management and onboarding support).

Roles we place

Chief AI Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Product Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and capital markets lawyers, VP of Machine Learning, Head of AI Research, foundation model and post-training researchers, alignment and safety researchers, quantitative researchers and quantitative developers, low-latency engineers, data science executives, and senior leadership for iGaming and gambling operators.

Who we serve

Frontier AI laboratories, quantitative trading firms and hedge funds, specialty finance firms, technology companies, iGaming and gambling operators, semiconductor companies, and high-growth venture-backed startups.

Practices

About the founder

Adrian Clarke is Founder and Principal of Sentiro Partners. His career spans executive search at Korn Ferry across EMEA in technology, digital and data, and an in-house role as global Head of Executive Search at Analog Devices, a Fortune 500 semiconductor company, where he built the search function from scratch.

Contact

Sentiro Partners, 71 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 857 580 132
Email: explore@sentiropartners.com

Research & Insights

Sentiro Partners publishes thought leadership on AI talent markets, executive search trends, and frontier technology leadership. Topics include machine learning hiring, frontier AI lab talent strategy, quantitative research hiring, and the future of AI executive roles.

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SENTIRO
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Leadership for the Augmentation Era™

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SENTIRO PARTNERS

Sentiro Partners | Retained Executive Search for AI, Product, Data, Quant and Frontier Technology

Sentiro Partners is a retained executive search firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, operating globally across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The firm was founded in 2025 by Adrian Clarke and specialises in technically demanding leadership markets: artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantitative finance, capital markets, iGaming and gambling, semiconductors, and frontier technology.

What we do

Sentiro Partners works on a retained-only basis. Every mandate follows a four-stage methodology: IMMERSE (deep briefing and market definition), SCOUT (systematic market mapping and sourcing), ASSESS (structured evaluation against calibrated benchmarks), and DELIVER (offer management and onboarding support).

Roles we place

Chief AI Officer, Chief Data Officer, Chief Product Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and capital markets lawyers, VP of Machine Learning, Head of AI Research, foundation model and post-training researchers, alignment and safety researchers, quantitative researchers and quantitative developers, low-latency engineers, data science executives, and senior leadership for iGaming and gambling operators.

Who we serve

Frontier AI laboratories, quantitative trading firms and hedge funds, specialty finance firms, technology companies, iGaming and gambling operators, semiconductor companies, and high-growth venture-backed startups.

Practices

About the founder

Adrian Clarke is Founder and Principal of Sentiro Partners. His career spans executive search at Korn Ferry across EMEA in technology, digital and data, and an in-house role as global Head of Executive Search at Analog Devices, a Fortune 500 semiconductor company, where he built the search function from scratch.

Contact

Sentiro Partners, 71 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Telephone: +353 857 580 132
Email: explore@sentiropartners.com

Research & Insights

Sentiro Partners publishes thought leadership on AI talent markets, executive search trends, and frontier technology leadership. Topics include machine learning hiring, frontier AI lab talent strategy, quantitative research hiring, and the future of AI executive roles.

View all research and insights

iGaming and Gambling Executive Search — Leadership Hiring for Online Casino, Sports Betting, and Regulated Operators

Sentiro Partners runs a dedicated iGaming and gambling executive search practice. We place C-suite, VP-level, and senior director leadership for online casino platforms, sports betting operators, regulated gambling businesses, and AAA gaming studios globally.

iGaming Executive Search Practice

We work with sports betting operators, online casino platforms, B2B software providers, lottery businesses, and regulated gambling companies across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Gibraltar, Germany, the Nordics, the United States, and APAC. Our search mandates cover technology, product, data, commercial, marketing, payments, compliance, and CRM leadership.

iGaming and Gambling Leadership Roles We Place

  • Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
  • Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Product Officer
  • Chief Technology Officer and VP Engineering
  • Chief Data Officer and Head of Data and Analytics
  • Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
  • Head of Marketing, CRM, and Player Engagement
  • Head of Risk, Fraud, and Payments
  • General Manager (Market) and Country Director
  • VP Product and Director of Product Management

iGaming and Gambling Sectors We Cover

Online casino and iGaming platforms. Sports betting and sportsbook operators. B2B platform and software providers. Land-based casino operators transitioning to digital. Lottery and instant win businesses. Fantasy sports and daily fantasy. Payments and fintech for gaming. Compliance and RegTech. AAA and live-service game studios. Mobile gaming platforms. Esports and competitive gaming.

Regulated Markets and Geographic Coverage

We are active across all major licensed jurisdictions: United Kingdom (UKGC), Malta (MGA), Gibraltar, Germany, Netherlands, Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, United States (state-by-state), Canada, Brazil and LATAM, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Australia. We understand regional licensing frameworks, compliance requirements, and talent availability in each market.

Why iGaming Executive Search Is Different

Senior leaders in iGaming and gambling must combine platform-scale technical capability with deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, player protection obligations, responsible gaming systems, and commercial models specific to this sector. We also source leaders from adjacent industries — fintech, digital marketplaces, consumer tech — where transferable capability matters more than a sector resume.

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Global Practice

iGAMING &
GAMBLING
EXECUTIVE
SEARCH

SENIOR LEADERSHIP SEARCH FOR GLOBAL GAMING STUDIOS, iGAMING PLATFORMS & REGULATED OPERATORS

We partner with sports betting operators, online casino platforms, AAA game studios, and regulated gambling businesses to hire senior leaders who scale platforms, build trust, and drive growth.

The Scope

ROLES, SECTORS & MARKETS

Executive & Senior Leadership Roles

  • ›Chief Executive Officer
  • ›Chief Commercial Officer
  • ›Chief Product Officer
  • ›Chief Technology Officer
  • ›Chief Data Officer
  • ›VP / Director of Engineering
  • ›VP / Director of Product
  • ›Head of Compliance & Regulatory
  • ›Head of Data & Analytics
  • ›Head of Marketing & CRM
  • ›Head of Risk & Fraud
  • ›General Manager (Market)

iGaming & Gaming Sectors

  • ›Online Casino & iGaming
  • ›Sports Betting & Sportsbook
  • ›B2B Platform & Software Providers
  • ›Land-Based Casino Operators
  • ›Lottery & Instant Win
  • ›Fantasy Sports & Daily Fantasy
  • ›Payments & Fintech for Gaming
  • ›Compliance & RegTech
  • ›AAA & Live-Service Game Studios
  • ›Mobile Gaming Platforms
  • ›Esports & Competitive Gaming
  • ›Social & Casual Gaming

Regulated & Emerging Markets

  • ›United Kingdom & Ireland
  • ›Malta & Gibraltar
  • ›Germany & Netherlands
  • ›Nordics & CEE
  • ›United States (State-by-State)
  • ›Canada
  • ›Brazil & LATAM
  • ›Singapore & Southeast Asia
  • ›Australia & New Zealand
  • ›Middle East & Africa

Active across all major licensed jurisdictions including UKGC, MGA, BES, and state-by-state US regulated markets.

The Practice

A DEDICATED PRACTICE

Sentiro Partners runs focused executive and senior leadership searches across Gaming and Gambling globally. We work with AAA studios, live service platforms, mobile gaming companies, sports betting operators, iGaming platforms, and regulated gambling businesses. Our mandates cover technology, product, data, commercial, marketing, and regulatory leadership.

Senior talent in this sector must navigate creative complexity, technical scale, and regulatory scrutiny at the same time. We understand that hiring challenge.

We thrive in searches requiring understanding of creative operations, live platform technology, and multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance.

Senior & Executive Focus

We specialise in C-suite, VP-level, and senior director searches - leaders who own outcomes, not just outputs.

Global Market Coverage

Active across North America, Europe, APAC, and emerging markets - understanding regional talent dynamics, regulatory environments, and business models.

Complexity as Standard

We thrive in searches requiring understanding of creative operations, live platform technology, and multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance.

The Split

DISTINCT DYNAMICS, SHARED CHALLENGES

GAMING

  • AAA Studios & Publishers
  • Live Service & Online Games
  • Mobile Gaming Platforms
  • Game Engines & Technology Platforms
  • Esports & Competitive Gaming
  • Social & Casual Gaming

EMPHASIS

Creative leadership, live operations, monetisation models, global player bases.

GAMBLING

  • Sports Betting Platforms
  • iGaming & Online Casino
  • Lottery & Fantasy Sports
  • Regulated B2B Platforms
  • Payments & Risk Infrastructure
  • Compliance & Regulatory Technology

EMPHASIS

Regulation & licensing, trust & player protection, payments & fraud, jurisdictional complexity.

CONVERGENCE

Where Gaming and Gambling leadership overlaps - shared talent challenges:

Real-time platform technology
Player data & analytics
Product & UX leadership
Commercial growth systems

The Functions

EVERY LEADERSHIP FUNCTION

Leadership across the full operating spectrum - technology, product, commercial, marketing, and regulatory.

Technology & Engineering Leadership

Platform architects, engineering executives, technical directors who scale game servers, real-time systems, and global infrastructure.

Real-time platformsDistributed systemsCloud infrastructureLive operations

Data, AI & Analytics Leadership

Data executives who build player intelligence systems, personalisation engines, and decision platforms operating at millions of users.

Player analyticsML systemsExperimentation platformsReal-time decisioning

Product & Game Leadership

Product executives and game directors who design economies, balance engagement with monetisation, and operate live content pipelines.

Game economy designLive content strategyMonetisation optimisationPlayer lifecycle

Commercial, GTM & Growth Leadership

Revenue leaders who scale user acquisition, partnerships, market expansion, and build systematic growth engines across regions.

Go-to-market strategyUser acquisitionPartnership ecosystemRegional expansion

Marketing, Brand & Player Engagement

Marketing executives who build brand systems, operate player communication at scale, and embed trust in regulated or high-growth environments.

Brand strategyLifecycle marketingCommunity engagementPlayer retention

Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Leadership

Compliance executives who navigate licensing authorities, architect responsible gaming systems, and automate fraud detection and audit readiness.

Multi-jurisdiction licensingResponsible gamingFraud detectionRegulatory compliance

The Reach

GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHT

North America

US, Canada

Europe

UK, Ireland, Germany, Nordics, CEE

APAC

Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia

Emerging

LATAM, Middle East, Africa

Regulatory Environments

Understanding licensing frameworks (UK, Malta, state-by-state US), compliance requirements, and operational restrictions across jurisdictions.

Talent Availability

Mapping regional talent density, competitive hiring landscapes, compensation norms, and cross-border relocation patterns.

The Edge

BEYOND THE SECTOR

Sentiro identifies senior leaders in adjacent industries whose capability transfers directly to your challenges.

Platform executives from technology companies. Data leaders from fintech and AI-driven businesses. Product leaders from digital marketplaces. Commercial executives from high-growth SaaS and consumer tech.

This approach avoids closed-loop hiring, brings fresh perspectives, and surfaces leaders others miss. Transferable capability matters more than a sector resume.

Technology Platforms
Fintech & Payments
Data & AI Companies
Digital Marketplaces
SaaS & Enterprise
Consumer Tech

The Method

HOW WE RUN SEARCH

01

Senior, Hands-On Execution

Every search is led by senior search partners with direct Gaming and Gambling experience. No delegation to junior researchers.

02

Global Mapping & Intelligence

Continuous market mapping across regions, companies, and emerging talent pools. We know who's building what, where.

03

Rigorous Assessment

Multi-dimensional evaluation of technical capability, leadership impact, cultural fit, and commercial acumen. Comprehensive referencing.

04

Confidential, Relationship-Led

Discrete engagement with senior talent. Long-term relationships, not transactional outreach. Trust and reputation-first approach.

The Difference

WHY SENTIRO

Specialist Focus with Global Reach

Deep sector expertise combined with international search capability. We understand Gaming and Gambling business models across regions and regulatory environments.

Senior-Level Attention

Every search receives direct partner-level engagement. No junior teams, no offshore coordination - senior search professionals throughout.

Trusted by Boards & Founders

We work with boards, C-suites, founders, and investors who require discretion, commercial understanding, and proven delivery on complex leadership searches.

The Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED

iGaming and Gambling Executive Search: Frequently Asked Questions

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