Altenar appoints Steven Craven as Chief Financial Officer

Altenar has appointed Steven Craven as chief financial officer, giving him responsibility for the sportsbook technology supplier’s financial operations and strategy. Announced on October 29, the appointment covers financial planning supporting the company’s international business and its activities across regulated gambling markets.

Craven’s responsibilities include aligning financial management with Altenar’s longer-term business objectives. Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Stanislav Silin said the appointment would strengthen the leadership team and support the company’s international development. The announcement identifies financial strategy and oversight as the principal elements of the role.

“I’m excited to build upon the solid foundations already in place at Altenar as we enter the next phase of business growth,” Craven said. He also identified customers, suppliers, employees, and the regulatory environment as priorities for his work on the company’s financial strategy.

Finance experience spans listed companies and iGaming

Craven began his career at PwC, spending a decade in accounting and financial management across different industries and international markets. He subsequently joined Strix Plc, where his work included supporting its initial public offering on London’s Alternative Investment Market and developing reporting, investor relations, and corporate governance functions.

He later worked at PokerStars, part of Flutter Entertainment, primarily on the FTSE merger. Before joining Altenar, he worked with a technology startup involved in software development, web domains, and other emerging projects. His career therefore combines professional services, listed-company reporting, gambling, and technology-sector experience.

The appointment follows Altenar’s October 26 announcement that it would support Wildz Group’s planned entry into Finland. The supplier said the companies had worked together since 2024, with Nordic trading expertise and localized content forming part of the Finnish preparations. Wildz described its intended sportsbook launch as following the market’s scheduled opening in July 2027.