Shimon Akad is the Chief Operating Officer of Playtech, a role he has held since 2015. He joined the company in 2011 and served as Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term in 2014 before transitioning to COO. In his current capacity, he oversees day-to-day operations across Playtech's global sites, managing both B2B and B2C lines of business with full P&L responsibility.
Akad leads Playtech's expansion into regulated markets, particularly the United States, where the company has established iGaming and live-studio operations in multiple states. He holds a degree from The College of Management Academic Studies (1996–1999). His career prior to Playtech is not detailed in publicly available sources, but his tenure at the company has seen him rise through the ranks to become a key executive directing commercial, operational, and product roadmaps.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Playtech | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-01-01 – 2014-01-01 |
| Playtech | COO | – present |