Q: With more than two decades of experience in the iGaming industry, how have you seen B2B partnerships evolve, and what do you believe defines a successful partnership today?

The biggest change I’ve seen is that B2B relationships have become much more strategic. Years ago, it was often more transactional: integrate the product, agree on the commercials and move on. Today, that is not enough.

There are more suppliers, more regulation and much more competition, so a good partnership requires ongoing commitment from both sides.

For me, a successful partnership is about really understanding each other’s business. As a supplier, it’s not only about what I want to achieve, but also about understanding the partners priorities, challenges and markets.

And consistency is key. Partners remember who is there when there is a problem, who delivers what was promised, and who gives them a quick and clear answer when they need something. Every partner is different, and they should feel that you know what matters to them rather than treating them as just another account.

 

Q: As a Senior Account and Commercial Manager, you work closely with partners across different markets. What are the key elements that establish trust early in a B2B relationship and help sustain it over time?

I think trust starts with being straightforward. If something is possible, say yes. If it isn’t, say no. And if you don’t know yet, say that too.

In this industry, we sometimes put too much pressure on saying yes to everything because we want to win the deal or keep the partner happy. But overpromising is one of the fastest ways to damage a relationship.

Transparency is also essential when something goes wrong. Problems will happen: technical issues, delays, regulatory changes or commercial disagreements. A partner doesn’t expect perfection, but they do expect clear communication and ownership.

Trust is built over time through consistency and honesty. There is no shortcut to it.

 

Q: From a commercial strategy perspective, how can suppliers and operators ensure their goals remain aligned while also creating value for both sides in a long-term partnership?

Alignment doesn’t mean both sides always want exactly the same thing. A supplier may be focused on distribution, revenue or visibility, while an operator may have very different priorities. The important part is finding where those objectives meet.

Regular communication and performance reviews are essential. You need to understand what is working, what isn’t and where there is room to improve.

A good long-term partnership must create value for both sides. If one side constantly feels they are giving more than they receive, the relationship simply won’t last.

 

Q: Strong partnerships inevitably face challenges. What are the most common obstacles you've encountered in B2B collaborations, and what strategies have proven most effective in overcoming them?

The most common challenges I’ve seen are communication gaps and mismatched expectations. In iGaming, you often have several teams involved in the same project, so even a small issue can become complicated very quickly if responsibilities are not clear.

The best way to avoid that is to set expectations early, make sure everyone understands what can realistically be delivered, and keep communication open throughout the process.

And when something does go wrong, I always prefer to focus on finding a solution and moving things forward. Get the right people involved, communicate clearly and resolve the issue as efficiently as possible.

Sometimes those difficult situations can actually strengthen a partnership. You learn a lot about people when things don’t go according to plan.

 

Q: Technology, data, and market expectations continue to reshape the iGaming landscape. How are these changes influencing the way companies build, manage, and strengthen B2B partnerships?

Everything moves much faster now. Operators have access to more suppliers, more content and more data, so naturally they expect more from their partners too.

Data helps us make better decisions and understand performance much more clearly, but I don’t think technology should replace the human side of the relationship.

A good partnership is like a friendship, you take care of the relationship, you understand what the other side needs, and you work towards something that benefits both sides. Technology can support that, but it can’t replace it.

 

Q: Looking ahead, what advice would you give to companies seeking to build lasting B2B relationships, and what qualities do you believe will define the industry's most successful partnerships over the next five years?

I would say, don’t focus only on having more partners, focus on having better relationships with them.

Growth is important, of course, but a long list of integrations means very little if the relationship is not active or properly managed.

I think the strongest partnerships over the next few years will be the ones based on trust, flexibility and the ability to adapt together as the market changes.

The real difference will be in how well companies maintain those relationships over time, not just how many new ones they sign.

 

 

 

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