6NURTURING A POSITIVE & PROACTIVE ENVIRONMENT Marina Nahhas is a highly professional and dedicated leader, that has always prioritized the company vision and her team members' needs above hers. Her team-first approach and leadership style inspire others to follow her example and be inspired by her handling of various situations that occur. Marina's leadership style sets her apart and contributes to a new `can-do' culture within ProgressPlay based on collaboration, teamwork, high standards, and success with internal and external stakeholders. With a keen eye for talent, Marina is someone who can help create an environment that keeps her teams working positively and making sure that every voice is heard.Marina's creativity and determination have further contributed towards ProgressPlay's evolution, bolstering the company's efforts and helping it move forward at a pace that was considered unlikely seven years ago. By thinking creatively and staying updated on market trends, Marina was one of the key factors contributing to the company's growth and evolution over the years. Her positive attitude and drive inspire others to commit more passionately, which has been a testament to her ability to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing market and to help identify additional opportunities for the company.The pioneering leader has always looked up to Itai Loewenstein, CEO of ProgressPlay. He has inspired Marina, and his leadership, guidance, and shared vision have significantly influenced her leadership style and approach to man management. Under Itai's mentorship, Marina has been given the drive to strive for excellence, embrace innovation, and foster a culture of growth and positivity. This is also the foundation of ProgressPlay's identity as a company, and why it has been such a successful player in the iGaming industry; a feeling of camaraderie, teams sharing in decision-making, and fostering the feeling that everyone has an opportunity to provide input and feedback.Becoming A LeaderFostering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive is a common theme amongst all the teams Marina has participated in. The growth of the various departments she has been a key part of - VIP, Account Managers, Sales, and Marketing - each more-or-less starting from ground zero, coincided with the company's rapid expansion into bringing in more partners and brands, with Marina assisting this push by expanding the company portfolio with an additional 90+ brands brought in during her tenure. This paralleled ProgressPlay's mission to serve a broader array of market segments with an expanded range of products and services.When the company saw the opportunity to expand into turnkey and licensee solutions, Marina was elected to lead a newly established Sales & Marketing Department. She focused on these disciplines in a systematic manner, using her experience gained from team-building elsewhere within the organization as a springboard. This led to new clients and opportunities for cooperation, peaking with a strong presence at ICE 2024. COVER STORY
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