Maurizio Soccodato is the President, Founder, and CEO of Global Lab, a Malta‑based testing and certification laboratory serving the international gambling and iGaming industry. He describes his mission as “driving on the market the Testing Lab starting from Malta around the World.” Under his leadership, Global Lab has expanded its presence into regulated markets worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa.
Soccodato spearheaded the development of the GLA Standard (Global Lab Africa Standard), a certification framework tailored for African regulators. The company has signed landmark agreements with regulatory bodies in Botswana, Tanzania, and Limpopo. He is a frequent keynote speaker at industry events such as the Central European Gambling Summit (CEGS).
He holds a technical education from ITIS F. Severi in Italy. His strategic focus includes scaling Global Lab’s certification platform, expanding into the USA, Asia, Africa, and Australia, and positioning the company as a transparent, regulator‑focused partner in emerging markets.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Global Lab | CEO (President and Founder) | – present |