EPIC Global Solutions appoints ex-DAZN executive Chetan Pandya as MD

Former streaming executive takes the helm

EPIC Global Solutions has brought in Chetan Pandya as its new Managing Director, tapping a veteran of the sports entertainment world to guide its next phase of international growth. According to SBC News, Pandya arrives from DAZN, where he occupied senior leadership positions at the company known primarily for operating the planet's largest over-the-top sports streaming platform. DAZN also ventured into the wagering space with a betting product launched in 2022, giving Pandya exposure to both content delivery at scale and the regulatory complexities of gaming.

The appointment signals EPIC's intent to accelerate its footprint beyond existing markets. As a provider focused on responsible gaming technology and solutions, the firm operates in a sector where credibility and operational excellence are non-negotiable. Securing someone with experience navigating both entertainment licensing and the scrutiny that comes with betting operations suggests EPIC is preparing for deeper integration with operators who demand sophisticated compliance infrastructure.

Bridging entertainment and gaming disciplines

Pandya's background at DAZN is particularly relevant in an era when traditional boundaries between entertainment, sports media, and wagering continue to blur. DAZN's model — combining live sports rights with a direct-to-consumer subscription business — required fluency in content licensing, regional regulation, customer retention, and technology delivery. When the platform added its betting arm, those challenges compounded, demanding leaders who could think across verticals.

For EPIC, this cross-pollination of skills could prove valuable. Responsible gaming solutions must integrate seamlessly with fast-moving operator platforms, often during live events where user engagement peaks. Having a managing director who understands both the content side and the wagering side positions the company to speak the language of modern operators, who increasingly view themselves as entertainment businesses first and betting shops second.

Scaling operations in a regulated landscape

EPIC's decision to expand its leadership team arrives as jurisdictions worldwide tighten their expectations around player protection. Markets from North America to Latin America and Europe are demanding more robust tools for monitoring behaviour, setting limits, and intervening when patterns suggest harm. According to SBC News, Pandya's appointment is explicitly tied to the company's ambition to scale operations globally, suggesting active expansion plans are already in motion.

The timing is instructive. As more operators face licence renewals contingent on demonstrating effective harm-minimisation measures, third-party solutions providers like EPIC are no longer nice-to-haves. They are becoming essential partners in maintaining regulatory standing. A managing director with international experience and a track record in high-stakes environments could accelerate EPIC's ability to navigate procurement cycles, regulatory reviews, and partnership negotiations across multiple continents simultaneously.

What this says about the wider sector

The move also reflects a broader trend: talent migration from adjacent industries into the gaming and responsible gaming technology space. As the sector matures, it is attracting executives who previously would have stayed within traditional media, fintech, or software-as-a-service companies. This is partly due to the intellectual challenge — gaming technology is now genuinely sophisticated — and partly due to the growing recognition that responsible gaming is both a moral imperative and a commercial differentiator.

Pandya's hire underscores that serious operators and solutions providers are no longer filling senior roles exclusively from within the industry's traditional talent pool. They are looking for leaders who bring fresh perspectives, understand consumer-facing technology at scale, and have managed businesses under intense public and regulatory scrutiny. For EPIC, that combination could prove decisive as it seeks to establish itself as a go-to partner in markets where trust is the ultimate currency.