Sought after software provider officially appoints former COO to key senior executive position.

Malta, 14 April 2026: Having embarked on an important strategic restructure following the departure of outgoing CEO David Mann, Swintt has confirmed its former COO Etienne Azzopardi will now officially take over as Managing Director.

With Etienne having been handed the position of Managing Director on an interim basis last January, a successful three-month stint in the role has provided all the validation Swintt needed to make the appointment permanent. He will now go on to lead the software provider’s product strategy, future market expansion plans and ongoing team development moving forward.

During his time as Interim Managing Director, Etienne oversaw the development of no fewer than 12 exciting Swintt releases, including three key entries in the provider’s popular Elysium Studios line-up. Among the latter trio was Lucky Lads: Hold & Win, a standout title that has proven particularly popular with players and operators alike. Building on its momentum, the game’s engaging Hold & Win mechanics and strong player retention have made it a standout addition to the Elysium Studios portfolio.”

Buoyed by this wave of fresh and engaging content, the company was able to sign off on two major partnership deals, with NetBet adding Swintt titles to its Greek market offering and SkillOnNet taking on Select, Premium and Elysium Studios games for its .com, UK and MX brands.

Looking ahead, Etienne will aim to build on the strong foundations he’s already laid down as Interim Managing Director and COO, by ensuring Swintt continues to produce a rich and varied line up of content each month. While doing so, they will also be seizing further opportunities to expand in regulated jurisdictions worldwide, with Switzerland scheduled to be the next major market on the provider’s 2026 hitlist.

Etienne Azzopardi, Managing Director at Swintt, said: “I’m delighted to have been appointed Managing Director at Swintt. Since joining the company in 2021, I’ve had a hand in everything from operational management and roadmap optimisation to market licensing and game certification, and the experience I’ve picked up in those four and a half years will prove crucial in my new role.

Having spent three months acting as Interim Managing Director, I feel very privileged to be taking the role on a permanent basis and believe this will be the catalyst for Swintt to continue its outstanding recent growth in regulated markets worldwide. With a packed product roadmap already planned for 2026, it’s going to be an amazing journey and I’m excited to continue growing the Swintt brand.”