Kateryna Oliinyk named Chief Financial Officer at Playson

(AsiaGameHub) –   Playson, a leading digital entertainment provider, has elevated Kateryna Oliinyk to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bolstering the company’s financial leadership as it enters its next growth phase.

Kateryna brings over ten years of experience in global iGaming and professional services, along with a demonstrated history of success in financial governance, regulatory adherence, and cross-border financial management.

Since joining Playson in 2021, Kateryna has advanced through various senior finance positions, most recently holding the role of Deputy Chief Financial Officer. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in enhancing Playson’s financial control framework, refining reporting procedures, and supporting the firm’s steady growth across numerous regulated markets. Her promotion underscores both her contributions and Playson’s dedication to nurturing internal talent.

Before joining Playson, Kateryna worked in audit positions at Ernst & Young, where she acquired deep expertise in IFRS reporting, risk evaluation, and compliance across diverse industries.

In her new capacity as CFO, Kateryna will lead and expand Playson’s finance department, prioritizing team leadership, operational excellence, and strategic alignment. She will supervise financial reporting, management accounting, treasury operations, cash flow management, tax planning, and compliance. Additionally, she will sustain strong partnerships with auditors, financial institutions, and corporate service providers.

A core aspect of her role will involve driving ongoing improvements to financial systems, controls, and processes—including automation, standardization, and increased reporting efficiency.

Kateryna will also take on a key role in financial planning and strategic projects, such as budgeting, forecasting, risk assessment, and creating financial models to back the company’s long-term goals. She will be crucial in supporting Playson’s expansion into new markets—including Latin America—by setting up robust accounting frameworks, collaborating with local partners, banks, and advisors, and ensuring effective communication with regulators.

Vsevolod Lapin, Deputy CEO at Playson, said: “Kateryna has been a vital member of our finance team for over five years, and her promotion to CFO is a reflection of her expertise, leadership, and commitment to our success. Her thorough understanding of our business makes her perfectly suited to support our ongoing growth and global aspirations. On behalf of Playson’s leadership team, we are delighted to have Kateryna in this role and are confident she will drive our future growth.”

Kateryna Oliinyk, Chief Financial Officer at Playson, said: “Taking on the CFO role at Playson is an exciting chance to lead strategic financial planning and foster operational excellence. I’m eager to work alongside our leadership team to enhance reporting, optimize processes, and support the company’s expansion into new markets—providing clear insights that empower confident decision-making.”