Allwyn Appoints Fredrik Ogren as Group Chief Technology Officer

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on October 7, 2026
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Allwyn Appoints Fredrik Ogren as Group Chief Technology Officer
Key Takeaways
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New Technology Leadership — Fredrik Ogren joins Allwyn as Group Chief Technology Officer after spending five years at Betsson Group
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Strategic Responsibilities — Ogren will report to Allwyn Digital CEO Kresimir Spajic to shape technology strategy and build a connected ecosystem
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Executive Transition — Interim CTO Brett Cross steps into a newly created role as CTO Global Lottery and Deputy Group CTO reporting to Ogren
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Industry Experience — Ogren brings a proven track record of managing large scale platforms and driving technical transformation across regulated markets
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Growth Focus — The appointment aims to accelerate Allwyn digital ambitions and enhance customer experiences across global markets

Driving digital transformation and technology strategy

Allwyn AG has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Fredrik Ogren as Group Chief Technology Officer. Reporting directly to Kresimir Spajic, CEO of Allwyn Digital, Ogren will take charge of shaping and delivering the company technology strategy. His primary objective is to create a more connected and efficient technology ecosystem that supports group growth, reinforces regional markets, and elevates the overall customer experience.

Ogren joins Allwyn following a five year tenure as Chief Technology Officer at Betsson Group, where he led corporate technology strategy, managed the evolution of large scale platforms, and supported international expansion across multiple regulated markets. His expertise in driving large scale technology transformations will play a pivotal role in accelerating Allwyn digital ambitions. He will work closely with teams across central functions and local markets to foster innovation and enhance platform capabilities.

As part of this leadership realignment, Brett Cross, who previously served as interim CTO, transitions into the newly established position of CTO Global Lottery and Deputy Group CTO, reporting directly to Ogren.

Executive commentary on leadership appointments

Commenting on his new role, Fredrik Ogren, Group Chief Technology Officer at Allwyn, stated:

“I am thrilled to be joining Allwyn at such an exciting stage in its growth journey. Technology plays a critical role in creating great player experiences, enabling innovation and supporting long-term business success. I look forward to working with colleagues across the Group to build an even more connected technology ecosystem, strengthen our capabilities and help deliver the next phase of Allwyn’s growth.”

Kresimir Spajic, CEO of Allwyn Digital, added:

“We’re delighted to welcome Fredrik to Allwyn. He brings deep industry experience, strong technical expertise and a proven track record of leading technology transformation across global organisations. His appointment is an important step in building a more scalable technology platform across the Group, helping us deliver even better experiences for our customers and partners.”

Spajic also commended the outgoing interim leadership, noting:

“I’d also like to thank Brett Cross for his leadership as interim Group CTO and congratulate him on his new role as CTO of Global Lottery. Together, Fredrik and Brett form a strong technology leadership team for the next phase of Allwyn’s growth.”

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Fredrik Ogren, Group Chief Technology Officer at Allwyn · Official Body Primary
"I am thrilled to be joining Allwyn at such an exciting stage in its growth journey. Technology plays a critical role in creating great player experiences, enabling innovation and supporting long-term business success. I look forward to working with colleagues across the Group to build an even more connected technology ecosystem, strengthen our capabilities and help deliver the next phase of Allwyn's growth."
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