Altenar has strengthened its sportsbook product leadership team with the promotion of Giannis Papakonstantinou to Director of Sportsbook Product.
Papakonstantinou has been with Altenar for more than eight years, developing extensive knowledge of the company’s sportsbook product and a clear understanding of what it takes to make it successful for operators.
Joining as an Account Manager before progressing to Account Management Director, he has worked closely with customers across different markets, gaining firsthand insight into their needs while building a deep understanding of the product itself and how it can continue to evolve.
In his new role, he will lead Altenar’s sportsbook product strategy and development, working closely with internal teams and operators to further enhance the platform’s stability, flexibility, and market relevance.
Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar, said:
Giannis’ promotion is a great example of the opportunities available to people who grow with Altenar. Over these years, he has gained an exceptional understanding of our business, our operators, and, most importantly, our sportsbook product.
Having worked closely with customers throughout his career, he knows not only what our product can do today, but also what it needs to do next. That combination of product knowledge, commercial understanding, and firsthand customer insight makes him well-positioned to lead the next stage of our sportsbook development.
Giannis Papakonstantinou, Director of Sportsbook Product at Altenar, said:
I’m excited to take on this role at a time when sportsbook technology is evolving rapidly and operators are looking for greater flexibility, smarter solutions, and stronger opportunities to differentiate. We have a strong foundation to build on, and I’m looking forward to helping shape the next stage of our product journey.
This appointment further reinforces Altenar’s partner-led approach to product development, ensuring that its sportsbook roadmap continues to evolve around the changing needs of operators and players across different markets.
The promotion also reflects Altenar’s broader focus on combining long-term industry expertise with continuous product innovation.
