Catena Media has officially announced the appointment of Stefan Grech as Senior Vice President of Technology. In his new executive role, Grech will take full charge of the group’s overarching technology and engineering strategy, driving the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation across the business while strengthening digital capabilities to fuel expansion into new revenue streams.
Grech brings an established tenure with the company, having first joined Catena Media in 2020. Prior to his elevation to the executive team, he served as Director of Technical Operations, where he successfully managed platform engineering and the complex technical infrastructure supporting the company’s extensive portfolio of digital brands and corporate operations.
Throughout his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in fostering cross-functional collaboration and streamlining communication across the company’s technology hubs. The appointment is effective immediately, with Grech taking up his seat on Catena Media’s executive management team.
Cultivating internal talent and AI integration
Commenting on the strategic appointment, Catena Media CEO Manuel Stan emphasized the immense value of internal promotion and institutional familiarity:
“Stefan knows how we work, has strong relationships across the business and brings the institutional knowledge we need. As we embed AI and automation across Catena, he is the right person to lead our technology team. His appointment also reflects the value we attach to building leadership from within.”
As digital media publishing and online lead generation increasingly rely on advanced data workflows, automated content architectures, and scalable cloud platforms, Grech’s operational background positions him perfectly to steer Catena Media’s ongoing technological transformation. By embedding advanced AI frameworks into daily operations, the group aims to enhance user experiences across its global portfolio while optimizing backend efficiency.
Strengthening long-term market positioning
Headquartered in Malta, Catena Media operates as a prominent force in generating high-value leads for operators within the global online casino and sports betting sectors. With its shares listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm Small Cap exchange, the group relies heavily on robust digital infrastructure to maintain its competitive edge across regulated international markets. Elevating Grech to the Senior Vice President of Technology role underscores management’s dedication to aligning technical agility with commercial growth objectives heading into 2027.
