Kirsten O’Neill climbs the ranks to CFO at Relax Gaming

Jade Denosta July 23, 2024

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Kirsten O’Neill climbs the ranks to CFO at Relax Gaming

Relax Gaming, a leading iGaming aggregator and content supplier, has promoted Kirsten O’Neill to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

O’Neill’s journey at Relax Gaming began in 2021 as Group Finance Manager. Prior to that, she honed her skills in the industry through key finance positions at NetEnt and Yggdrasil Gaming. This extensive experience serves as a strong foundation for her new leadership role.

O’Neill’s career trajectory is impressive. Before entering the iGaming world, she held positions of increasing responsibility across various industries, starting as an accounts clerk at Irish Nationwide Society. Her diversified background in finance management encompasses roles at Capita Life & Pensions, Great-West Lifeco Inc., Juniper Networks, and Hartley & Marks Publishers.

In 2014, O’Neill transitioned to the iGaming sector, joining Hibernia Networks as a Financial Reporting Manager. This move marked the beginning of a successful path within the industry. She then went to NetEnt as a Finance Manager, eventually assuming the Acting Group Finance Manager role.

Before joining Relax Gaming, O’Neill held the position of Group Finance Manager & Deputy CFO at Yggdrasil Gaming. This experience further solidified her knowledge and expertise in the iGaming finance landscape.

“I could not be prouder to take the next step in my career and become CFO at Relax Gaming. This is a special company that has played a huge role in my development over the last several years,” she shared.

O’Neill succeeds Markus Kruk, who served as CFO for nine years. Kruk will transition to the newly created role of Chief Corporate Development Officer, focusing on exploring new product verticals and strategic partnerships.

“We are delighted to announce Kirsten as Relax Gaming’s second-ever CFO. She has been a pivotal part of our team for some time and has a fantastic reputation as someone that can be trusted to help us towards our next major milestones as we enter our latest chapter. I am thrilled to see her take the next step of her journey as she genuinely deserves this opportunity,” said Martin St?lros, CEO of Relax Gaming.

O’Neill’s appointment shows Relax Gaming’s commitment to nurturing top talent and a culture of internal promotion. Her extensive experience and proven leadership skills position her perfectly to guide the company’s financial future.

Fang’s Inferno Dream Drop release

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There’s also a chance to win one of the Dream Drop jackpots.