{"id":901009,"date":"2026-04-23T11:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/playson-appoints-kateryna-oliinyk-as-chief-financial-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:12:35","slug":"playson-appoints-kateryna-oliinyk-as-chief-financial-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/playson-appoints-kateryna-oliinyk-as-chief-financial-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Playson appoints Kateryna Oliinyk as Chief Financial Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Entertainment <\/p>\n<section>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/playson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Playson<\/a>, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has promoted Kateryna Oliinyk to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening the provider\u2019s financial leadership during its next phase of expansion.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Kateryna brings more than a decade of experience in international iGaming and professional services, with a proven track record in financial governance, regulatory compliance and multi-jurisdictional financial management.<\/p>\n<p>Since joining Playson in 2021, Kateryna has progressed through several senior finance roles, most recently serving as Deputy Chief Financial Officer. During her tenure, she has played a key role in strengthening Playson\u2019s financial control environment, improving reporting processes and supporting the company\u2019s sustained growth across multiple regulated markets. Her promotion reflects both her impact and Playson\u2019s commitment to developing internal talent.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to joining Playson, Kateryna held audit roles at Ernst &#038; Young, where she gained extensive expertise in IFRS reporting, risk assessment and compliance across a range of industries.<\/p>\n<p>In her new role, Kateryna will lead and further develop Playson\u2019s finance function, with a focus on team leadership, operational excellence, and strategic alignment. She will oversee financial reporting, management accounting, treasury and cash flow management, as well as tax planning and compliance. She will also maintain strong relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and corporate service providers.<\/p>\n<p>A central part of the role will be driving continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and processes, including automation, standardisation, and enhanced reporting efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vsevolod Lapin, Deputy CEO at Playson, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Kateryna has been an integral part of our finance team for more than five years and her promotion to CFO is a testament to her expertise, leadership and dedication to our success. Her deep understanding of our business makes her ideally positioned to support our continued growth and international ambitions. On behalf of Playson leadership team, we are glad to have Kateryna on board and are confident she will enable our further growth.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kateryna will also play a central role in financial planning and strategic initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, risk assessment, and the development of financial models to support the company\u2019s long-term objectives. She will be instrumental in supporting the company\u2019s expansion into new markets, including across LatAm, by establishing robust accounting frameworks, coordinating with local partners, banks, and advisors and ensuring effective engagement with regulators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kateryna Oliinyk, Chief Financial Officer at Playson, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>Assuming the role of CFO at Playson is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic financial planning and drive operational excellence. I look forward to collaborating with our leadership team to strengthen reporting, optimise processes, and support the company\u2019s expansion into new markets, delivering clear insights that enable confident decision-making.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/section>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegamblest.com\/author\/milena\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Milena Yeghiazaryan\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-lazyloaded=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegamblest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Milena-Yeghiazaryan-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Entertainment Milena Yeghiazaryan\" title=\"Entertainment Milena Yeghiazaryan\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegamblest.com\/author\/milena\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Milena Yeghiazaryan\"><br \/>\nMilena Yeghiazaryan\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\nContent Writer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Milena has recently entered the iGaming industry with curiosity, turning the latest industry insights into engaging and accessible content. 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