Andrew Cochrane
About Andrew Cochrane
Andrew Cochrane serves as the Chief Business Officer at Gaming Innovation Group, where he implements commercial strategies across over 60 brands. He has held various leadership roles in the gaming industry, including positions at DraftKings, SBTech, and Inspired Gaming Group.
Current Role at Gaming Innovation Group
Andrew Cochrane serves as the Chief Business Officer at Gaming Innovation Group since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for implementing commercial strategies across over 60 brands in complex markets worldwide. His responsibilities encompass B2B marketing, corporate development, partnerships, and market analytics. Cochrane focuses on driving shareholder value through strategic business development and operational execution, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Previous Experience in the Gaming Industry
Cochrane has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having held several key positions. He worked at Inspired Gaming Group as Global Account Director for William Hill from 2013 to 2015. He then joined Sporting Solutions as Key Account Director for a brief period in 2015, followed by a role as Sales Director until 2017. He served as Chief Business Development Officer at SBTech from 2019 to 2020 and as Chief Commercial Officer from 2017 to 2018. Most recently, he was Senior Vice President of Commercial at DraftKings from 2020 to 2023.
Education and Professional Development
Andrew Cochrane studied Business Management at Anglia Ruskin University, earning a BA (Hons) from 2001 to 2006. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School, focusing on Business, Inclusion, and Diversity, and completed The Leadership Consortium program in 2022. His educational background supports his strategic approach to business development and leadership in the gaming industry.
Achievements in Business Development
Cochrane is recognized for his ability to build and maintain profitable relationships with tier-1 and lottery operators. He has signed and managed numerous high-profile contracts throughout his career. At SBTech, he managed one of the largest B2B pipelines in the industry and played a significant role in defining strategic commercial objectives. He was also part of the executive team that led the business combination of SBTech and DraftKings, culminating in the listing of the combined business on NASDAQ in 2020.
Expertise in Customer Relations
Andrew Cochrane is renowned in the gaming industry as a customer relations expert. His focus on building high-performing global teams and delivering results through effective commercial strategies has been a hallmark of his career. He has overseen strategic partnerships with major sports leagues and iGaming platform vendors, enhancing the operational capabilities of the brands he has worked with.