Altenar strengthens sportsbook leadership with appointment of Nikos Zygouris and Alfred Bashllari

Altenar has reinforced its sportsbook product credentials with the appointment of Nikos Zygouris as head of sportsbook product and Alfred Bashllari as sportsbook product consultant.

Together, Zygouris and Bashllari bring over 30 years of combined experience in the sports betting and gaming industries, reinforcing Altenar’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance sportsbook solutions for operators worldwide.

Zygouris joins Altenar from Campeon Gaming, where he served as Head of Product, and previously held senior roles at Novibet, Intralot, and OpenBet. His expertise in product innovation and strategic development will be key in driving Altenar’s future roadmap.

Bashllari brings two decades of leadership experience across product development, operations, and M&A, having worked with major brands including Sportradar, Betgenius, Scientific Games, and OPAP. His broad industry insight will support Altenar’s strategic decision-making and global expansion.

Antonis Karakousis, director of product at Altenar, said: “As we expand into new markets and push the boundaries of what our sportsbook can deliver, it’s vital that we continue to invest in product leaders. Nikos and Alfred bring a wealth of experience and strategic thinking that will directly support our long-term goals. We’re excited to welcome them aboard.”

Nikos Zygouris, Altenar’s head of sportsbook product, said: “I’m delighted to join the product team at Altenar following what has already been a hugely successful year for the provider. They continue to prove that they are on the pulse of the industry and attuned to what the customer needs. I look forward to contributing to Altenar’s ambitious plans going forward.”

Alfred Bashllari, sportsbook product consultant at Altenar, said: “Altenar’s commitment to product excellence and its approach to exceeding expectations really stood out to me and is one of the reasons I’m thrilled to join the team. I’m excited to see how we can drive forward innovative solutions that help our clients grow.”