The global sports entertainment company, DAZN Group, announced that it selected Sandeep Tiku as its new chief technology officer (CTO). The appointment comes at a time when the company is looking to reach its next phase of development for its sports streaming media platform. At the same time, DAZN integrated new experiences into its platform and continues to expand by entering new markets.
DAZN Hires the Services of Sandeep Tiku
Overall, Tiku has more than 20 years of experience within the technology industry. He has significant experience in developing and designing complex platforms for B2C digital products and transformational technology. As an industry veteran, Tiku has a proven track record as a technology leader and innovator. DAZN revealed that Tiku’s unique customer approach, entrepreneurial spirit and impeccable track record will prove to be invaluable to the company.
Before joining DAZN, Tiku served as a chief operating officer at Entain, the global gaming and entertainment company. As a part of Entain, he was in charge of overseeing the operations and technologies that support brands operating in more than 30 markets around the world. Besides Entain, Tiku was a part of Ivy, a global cutting-edge software and support services provider. While a part of Ivy, he served as group CTO for 4 years and 6 months until July 2020. Tiku’s professional experience includes more than 16 years at Valtech India, as well as nearly two years as IT director at bwin, a company that’s a part of Entain.
The Appointment Brings Excitement for Tiku, DAZN’s CEO
Tiku predicted that his experience combined with DAZN’s vision will bring phenomenal results. He added that he is looking forward to working together with DAZN’s CEO and the company’s global technology teams. In conclusion, Tiku revealed that the collaboration will ultimately help the company’s platform grow and become “a true destination for sports fans across the world.”
“To join a company like DAZN that has boundless ambitions and puts the customer at the heart of everything it does is fantastic.”
Sandeep Tiku
Shay Segev, DAZN Group’s CEO, said that he worked with Tiku for many years at Entain. Moreover, he acknowledged that Tiku is an “exceptional and visionary technologist and the right person to lead DAZN’s technology teams.” In conclusion, Segev said that Tiku will be an excellent addition to DAZN’s team of professionals and will further boost the company’s global expansion.