Shay Segev

Shay Segev is an Israeli business executive with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in technology, online gaming, and sports media. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of DAZN Group, a global sports streaming service operating in more than 200 markets, a position he has held as sole CEO since January 2022, following an initial appointment as co-CEO in June 2021. Under his leadership, DAZN has expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and aims to redefine how sport is experienced worldwide, emphasizing interactive fan engagement services like betting and e-commerce alongside live sports streaming.

Prior to joining DAZN, Segev made a significant impact in the iGaming industry. He served as CEO of Entain plc (formerly GVC Holdings), a FTSE 100 sports betting and gaming company, from July 2020 until January 2021. During his tenure at Entain, he spearheaded a period of substantial growth, including the successful integration of major acquisitions such as bwin.party and Ladbrokes Coral, and played a pivotal role in establishing the U.S. market leader, BetMGM. He was also instrumental in rebranding GVC Holdings to Entain plc in November 2020.

Segev's extensive experience in online gaming dates back to 2006 when he transitioned from software technology to join Playtech, a prominent gambling software provider. He held various executive positions at Playtech, including Chief Operating Officer of its subsidiary Videobet, and later served as the Chief Operating Officer of Playtech itself. His earlier career also includes a role as Chief Strategy Officer at Gala Coral Group in 2015.

Recognized as a technology "futurist" within the gaming intelligence community, Segev has been named in the "Gaming Intelligence Hot 50" list multiple times. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. His professional journey began in the Israel Defense Forces as a computer engineer, followed by roles at Comverse Technology, Inc. and Mercury Interactive, where he developed expertise in software development and IT systems.