Shay Segev was born on 1976 and is a business executive in the technology sector and the CEO of DAZN, the over-the-top sports subscription streaming service.
15 Facts About Shay Segev
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Shay Segev obtained an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in 2005.
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Shay Segev left Comverse in 2004 to become chief technology officer of Mercury Interactive, a software company developing business technology optimization solutions for the IT industry.
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In 2006, Shay Segev joined Videobet, a subsidiary of gambling software company Playtech, as chief operating officer.
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Shay Segev became chief operating officer of parent company Playtech in 2011 and CEO of its retail subsidiary.
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Shay Segev joined the Gaming Standards Association as a board member at the same time.
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In July 2015, Shay Segev joined Gala Coral Group as chief strategy officer.
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In 2018, Shay Segev was instrumental in establishing the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC, as it was then.
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Shay Segev joined the board of BetMGM in this capacity.
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In July 2020, Shay Segev succeeded Kenny Alexander as CEO following his departure after thirteen years in the post.
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In January 2021, it was announced that Shay Segev will join DAZN, the OTT subscription video streaming service owned by billionaire Len Blavatnik, as co-CEO.
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DAZN chairman John Skipper said Shay Segev will bring "vast technology and operations experience to the role as well as an impressive track record in digital transformation".
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In January 2022, Shay Segev was appointed the sole CEO of DAZN.
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In September 2022, Shay Segev announced that DAZN would acquire ELEVEN Sports and Team Whistle.
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Shay Segev has appeared in the Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 more times than anyone else.