Catena Media's board of directors announced the appointment of Manuel Stan as CEO, an experienced business executive in the online sports betting and casino gaming industry. Manuel will lead Catena Media's North American and global market operations from Las Vegas, where he is based. He will assume his position on July 1, 2024.

A veteran of almost 20 years in the industry, Manuel spent 16 years at Kindred Group, where he led marketing teams and served as Senior Vice President North America. At Kindred, Manuel led marketing teams for six years and played a core role in shaping the group's affiliate marketing programme. He also has experience of customer marketing, business development, financial planning and analysis, and corporate governance.

Manuel holds a bachelor's degree in International Business and Economics from Bucharest University of Economic Studies and an Executive Management Programme Diploma from Yale School of Management.