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Building your own future, Sasha Uman’s Journey to CCO at Playtech Live
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In this episode of iGaming Leader, Leo sits down with Sasha Uman, Chief Commercial Officer at Playtech Live.
Sasha shares her inspiring journey from finance associate to CCO at Playtech Live's division, revealing how bold moves, and supportive networks shaped her career.
The conversation explores her path through the iGaming industry, the importance of asking for opportunities, overcoming imposter syndrome, managing remote teams, and maintaining work-life balance—offering actionable advice and relatable insights for aspiring leaders, especially women navigating male-dominated industries.
Guest Bio
Sasha is an action-focused commercial executive with a proven track record in driving revenue growth and market expansion.
With extensive experience in negotiating IP and software licensing agreements, as well as managing strategic contract renewals and re-negotiations, Sasha excels at navigating complex, high-impact projects to swift and effective resolutions.
A strong leader and skilled negotiator, she currently leads high-performing teams that consistently exceed KPIs and business expectations.
Key Topics Discussed
00:00 – Sasha’s career path: from finance to CCO at Playtech's Live Division
04:00 – Knocking on doors and asking for what you want
10:29 – Dealing with overthinking and building a strong support system
12:51 – Managing imposter syndrome and finding confidence through connection
18:42 – Balancing leadership and family life in the iGaming industry
23:14 – Overcoming challenges and defining leadership through adversity
26:26 – The value of authentic leadership and doing things your own way
32:30 – Delegation struggles and the long-term value of empowering others
36:20 – Advice for business development professionals looking to grow fast
Memorable Quotes
"I have to do it myself. No one will build your future for you."
"Overthinking turns into a vicious circle. It’s better not to go into it at all."
"You can achieve things in your own way. There’s no one path to success."
"Don’t just pitch the revenue share—understand the product deeply."
"People don’t always know what you’re capable of unless you show them."
Important Links
Connect with Sasha Uman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-uman-17722780/
Follow Leo Judkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-judkins/
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Join the iGaming Leader Mastermind: https://www.igamingleader.com/
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