Altenar appoints Steven Craven as Chief Financial Officer
Craven joins to lead finance as Altenar scales international operations
Key Takeaways
- Altenar appointed Steven Craven as Chief Financial Officer on 29 October 2026.
- Craven spent a decade at PwC and later supported Strix Plc’s AIM IPO.
- He worked on integration at PokerStars/Flutter and at a technology start-up on software and web-domain projects.
- At Altenar he will oversee financial planning and align strategy with the company’s long-term objectives.
Altenar has appointed Steven Craven as its new Chief Financial Officer, the company announced on 29 October 2026. Craven will oversee operations and financial strategy to support Altenar's expansion in regulated international markets.
Profile and experience
Steven Craven brings experience in financial management, corporate reporting and business leadership. He began his career at PwC, where he spent a decade building expertise in accounting and financial management across sectors and international markets. He later joined Strix Plc, where he supported its AIM IPO and contributed to the development of financial reporting, investor relations and corporate governance functions.
He moved into iGaming with PokerStars/Flutter, working mainly on integration activities linked to the merger with FTSE-listed companies. After that phase he worked at a technology start-up on projects spanning software development, web domains and other emerging concepts.
Role at Altenar
In his new role, Craven will oversee financial planning and align economic strategy with Altenar's long-term objectives. The company described his hire as a strengthening of the executive team as it continues to develop international operations.
“I am excited to build on the solid foundations already in place at Altenar as we enter the next phase of the business’s growth,” said Steven Craven, Chief Financial Officer at Altenar.
“Steven’s appointment is an important step to fortify our leadership team,” added Stanislav Silin, CEO and co-founder of Altenar. “His financial experience will support our long-term goals and help keep alignment between financial strategy and the company’s ambitions.”
Altenar is a sports-betting technology provider; the company said Craven’s appointment will help manage the complex regulatory environment in which it operates and back the founders’ ambitions. proveedor de tecnología de apuestas deportivas
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Altenar’s new CFO and when did he take the role?
The new CFO is Steven Craven; his appointment was announced on 29 October 2026 and he assumes oversight of operations and financial strategy at Altenar.
What previous experience does Steven Craven have before joining Altenar?
Craven spent ten years at PwC, then supported Strix Plc’s AIM IPO, worked on integration related to PokerStars/Flutter, and contributed to a technology start-up focused on software and web domains.
What responsibilities will Craven hold at Altenar?
He will supervise financial operations and planning, aligning economic strategy with Altenar’s long-term goals and helping the company navigate a complex regulatory environment.
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