Long-Standing Leadership Appointment Aims to Drive Product Strategy, Flexibility, and Operator-Focused Innovation
Sportsbook software provider Altenar has announced the promotion of Giannis Papakonstantinou to the role of Director of Sportsbook Product, strengthening the company’s core product leadership team.
Papakonstantinou brings over eight years of experience within Altenar to his new position. Having originally joined the company as an Account Manager before advancing to Account Management Director, he has spent nearly a decade collaborating directly with operators across diverse international markets, gaining comprehensive insight into client requirements and platform development.
Shaping the Future of Altenar’s Sportsbook Strategy
In his new capacity, Papakonstantinou will spearhead Altenar’s sportsbook product strategy and development. Working alongside internal engineering teams and partner operators, his focus will center on enhancing platform flexibility, stability, and ongoing market relevance as wagering technology continues to evolve.
Executive Commentary
Discussing the internal promotion, Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar, stated:
“Giannis’ promotion is a great example of the opportunities available to people who grow with Altenar. Over these years, he has gained an exceptional understanding of our business, our operators and, most importantly, our sportsbook product. Having worked closely with customers throughout his career, he knows not only what our product can do today, but also what it needs to do next. That combination of product knowledge, commercial understanding and first-hand customer insight makes him ideally placed to lead the next stage of our sportsbook development.”
Reflecting on his new role, Giannis Papakonstantinou added:
“I’m excited to take on this role at a time when sportsbook technology is evolving rapidly and operators are looking for greater flexibility, smarter solutions and stronger opportunities to differentiate. We have a strong foundation to build on, and I’m looking forward to helping shape the next stage of our product journey.”
The appointment underscores Altenar’s ongoing commitment to a partner-led approach to product evolution, ensuring that its technology roadmap directly reflects the changing needs of global operators and players.
