Shmulik Kaufman
About Shmulik Kaufman
Shmulik Kaufman serves as the Vice President of Gaming Platforms and Partners at Nuvei, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in online payments and risk management, he has previously worked in various roles at companies such as DraftKings, SBTech, and Cellcom.
Work at Nuvei
Shmulik Kaufman has been serving as Vice President of Gaming Platforms and Partners at Nuvei since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing product development to align with customer needs and improve overall customer experience. Prior to this position, he held the role of Vice President of Strategic Partners & Platforms EMEA at Nuvei from 2022 to 2023. His responsibilities include managing business relations with over 200 payment methods and establishing partnerships with global payment service providers.
Previous Experience
Before joining Nuvei, Shmulik Kaufman held various significant roles in the payments and technology sectors. He worked at DraftKings Inc. as Online Payments Director from 2020 to 2022, where he was involved in product and business development. He also served as Head of Online Payments at SBTech from 2017 to 2020 and at TOYGA from 2013 to 2017. His earlier experience includes positions at Cellcom, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc., and SafeCharge, where he focused on risk and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Shmulik Kaufman earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Industrial Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, completing his studies from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in developing business networks and innovative payment solutions for new markets. He specializes in establishing partnerships with online acquiring banks and payment service providers, which enhances his strategic role in product development.
Career Development
Shmulik Kaufman's career spans over two decades, during which he has developed a strong foundation in business analysis, risk management, and product development. His roles have included project management and compliance oversight, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the payments landscape. His strategic focus has consistently been on prioritizing product developments that meet customer requirements and improve user experience.