mkodo Commemorates 25th Anniversary with a Managing Director Transition

(AsiaGameHub) –   B2B technology provider mkodo is celebrating its 25th year with a change in leadership. Co-Founder Stuart Godfree is stepping down from the position of Managing Director, with David da Silva taking over the role with immediate effect.

Godfree has been instrumental in the firm’s growth, steering it from an initial emphasis on mobile innovation to its current status as an international technology partner for operators such as the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), and Superbet.

This shift in leadership occurs during a period of major change in the iGaming and lottery industries, where operators are contending with increased costs and more stringent regulations.

“Achieving 25 years is a significant and proud achievement for mkodo,” stated Godfree.

“The company is on solid footing, with established technology, enduring partnerships, and a superb team.

“Under David’s guidance, mkodo will maintain its innovative drive while keeping a sharp focus on reliability, compliance, and player experience in the globe’s most strictly regulated markets.”

New mkodo Managing Director arrives with sector expertise

The incoming Managing Director, da Silva, offers extensive experience in product development and commercial strategy within regulated environments. His hiring indicates a reinforced commitment by the London-based company to assist operators in harmonizing user experience with intricate compliance demands.

His career history includes serving as Commercial Director at competing B2B suppliers Nektan PLC and Cashbet. He also held the post of Chief Operating Officer at the Dublin FinTech company Symphony FS briefly in 2018.

From 2019 to 2024, he was the Chief Executive Officer at the odds comparison platform easyodds.com and continues to act as a Director at the consultancy headbaker. He comes to mkodo following his co-founding of the non-profit SoGood Partners in 2023, where he also held the position of Chief Marketing Officer.

“Fundamentally, iGaming is an entertainment offering, yet it now functions under rigorous regulatory oversight,” said da Silva. “The operators that will thrive moving forward are those capable of providing both—frictionless, captivating experiences and strong, automated compliance.”

Moving forward, da Silva will concentrate on growing mkodo’s core product portfolio and aiding operators as additional regulated markets open.

“At its heart, iGaming is an entertainment product, but one that now functions under intense regulatory scrutiny,” he elaborated.

“The operators that will prosper in the coming era are those that can offer both—seamless, engaging experiences and sturdy, automated compliance. Striking that balance will separate the winners.

“Markets such as Brazil and regions in North America, most recently Alberta, Canada, demonstrate the rapid pace of regulatory evolution.

“This presents both opportunity and complexity. Our mission is to empower operators to grow with assurance—providing experiences that players enjoy, while upholding the most stringent compliance standards operationally.”