Christian Eider
About Christian Eider
Christian Eider serves as the Head of Sportsbook for LATAM at Entain, where he focuses on integrating AI and automation into sportsbook operations. He has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having previously held positions at Kambi and Unibet, among others.
Work at Entain
Christian Eider serves as the Head of Sportsbook - LATAM at Entain, a position he has held since 2024. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, he is responsible for overseeing sportsbook operations in the Latin American region. His role includes managing the sportsbook profit and loss (PnL) specifically for Brazil, ensuring that operations align with the company's strategic objectives. Eider focuses on integrating AI and automation into sportsbook processes to enhance efficiency and performance.
Previous Experience at Kambi
Before joining Entain, Christian Eider worked at Kambi in various roles. He was the Head of LATAM Football from 2021 to 2023, where he managed football-related operations in the region. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy Head of Football from 2016 to 2021, and as an Analyst from 2011 to 2012. His tenure at Kambi involved collaboration with business intelligence teams to identify automation and AI use cases in sportsbook operations.
Education and Expertise
Christian Eider holds an MBA from FIA Business School in São Paulo, which he completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Florida International University, graduating in 2004. Additionally, he studied Strategic Business Management at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2009. His educational background supports his expertise in sportsbook management and strategic operations.
Career Background
Eider's career spans various roles in the sports betting and financial sectors. He began his professional journey as a Risk Analyst at BankBoston in 2003. He later worked at Unibet as a Regional Manager from 2004 to 2012, and at Bloomberg as a Financial Product Sales and Analytics professional in 2011. His diverse experience in both sports and finance has contributed to his current role in sportsbook management.
Achievements in Sportsbook Strategy
Throughout his career, Christian Eider has developed competitive intelligence mechanisms to enhance sportsbook strategy in the LATAM region. His focus on integrating AI and automation into sportsbook processes has positioned him as a key player in improving operational efficiency and performance within the industry.