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Team Virya

Farzad Peyman

Farzad Peyman

Founder & CEO

Farzad is a chartered accountant and senior executive with 17 years experience in online gaming across B2B and B2C.

Graham Martin

Chairman

Graham Martin is a third-generation Bookmaker and considered a Pioneer and Key Influencer of the online gambling and betting industry.

Garron Whitesman

Garron Whitesman

Legal Partner

Garron Whitesman is recognised internationally as a leading lawyer in gaming and gambling.

Andy Kayley

Andy Kayley

Marketing Partner

Andy’s knowledge spans all the critical domains, including digital marketing, VIP management, sponsorship, loyalty programs, customer acquisition and retention, event coordination, along with strategic planning.

Cristiano Acconci

Cristiano Acconci

Product Strategist

Cristiano is an accomplished start-up entrepreneur and executive leader with over 14 years’ experience in building sustainable start-ups across the Sports, Betting, Esports and Blockchain/Web3 markets.

Rob McKenzie

Rob McKenzie

Strategic Payments and Banking Specialist

Rob is a payments and cards professional with 25 year’s experience in banking and complex payment systems, including 10 years plus in the online gaming space.

Ignatius Rautenbach

Ignatius Rautenbach

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

An accomplished Technical Strategist with an impressive portfolio spanning artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain technology, and special purpose vehicles (SPVs).

Mark Quirk

Mark Quirk

Licensing

Founder of dlagglobal.com, an international iGaming license provider, Mark has a proven track record of successfully executing commercial transformation projects, resulting in increased revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Adrian Zduńczyk

Adrian Zduńczyk

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Adrian is a successful Polish entrepreneur and leader. A highly respected cryptocurrency specialist, Adrian is the Founder and CEO of THE BIRB NEST

Sebastian Lager

Sebastian Lager

Esports and Technology

Sebastian is an esports & gaming veteran. CEO of TwogNation, the leading tech firm in esports and gamified technology. A serial entrepreneur with passion for product, company building and strategy.

Jon Sweet

Jon Sweet / Lysis Group

Compliance Partner

Jon specialises in compliance and operations change management, Section 166 remediation, regulatory change management and global operating model strategies and implementation for client lifecycle management (CLLM).

Gary Davies

Gary Davies

Financial Forecasting and Auditing

Gary is an experienced financial advisor, focussed on financial reporting, transaction support and forecasting for online gaming and gambling companies.

Emily Morris

Emily Morris

M&A, ESG and Financing Strategist

Emily brings over 20 years of experience in financial markets including the leading of public and private fundraises, financial restructurings, mergers and acquisitions in the UK and internationally.

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