Christos Tzalavras is a prominent figure in the iGaming industry, currently holding the position of Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Kaizen Gaming, a role he assumed in May 2024. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing product innovation and strategy to ensure the company delivers high-quality, cutting-edge, technology-led experiences that meet customer expectations.
His career at Kaizen Gaming spans nearly 12 years, demonstrating a steady rise through various critical roles. Tzalavras originally joined the company in 2012 in a customer service position before moving to the marketing team in May 2014. He advanced to Head of Marketing and Communications in December 2018, and then added Head of Commercial for the Stoiximan brand to his responsibilities in April 2020.
Further promotions saw him become Commercial Director in January 2021, followed by a transition to Director of Product 10 months later. Before his CPO appointment, he served as Senior Director of Sports from April 2023. His extensive experience across commercial leadership, marketing, and customer relationship management has been integral to his advancement within the company.
Tzalavras' background also includes academic involvement as a Research Fellow at Cyprus University of Technology. He holds a Master's degree in Political Communication and Marketing from The University of Sheffield and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Ethnikon kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Kaizen Gaming | Chief Product Officer | – present |