Cactus Gaming appointed Thiago Garrides as chief financial officer in July. Garrides has more than 20 years of experience in corporate finance, risk management and treasury, and said he would focus on financial performance and structuring the finance function for regulated markets.
The appointment adds a finance executive as Cactus Gaming pursues growth in regulated markets.
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