Sameer Deen

Group Chief Commercial Officer & President at Entain

2023 - Current

Chief Strategy Officer & President Latin America

2023 - 2023

Chief Strategy Officer & President New Ventures

2021 - 2023

Chief Digital Officer

2018 - 2021

Reporting directly to the CEO with full P&L responsibility, 10+ leading brands with over 100 million unique visitors monthly and over 600 employees.

SVP, Digital

2015 - 2018

Responsible for full P&L of the Hispanic digital business. Transformed company’s digital strategy by rebuilding content organization to reflect current audience needs. Launched new businesses in lifestyle, sports and news. Led strategic innovation investments in The Athletic (subscription), Rappi (e-commerce) and Trebel (music).

SVP, Multi-Platform Distribution & Strategy

2014 - 2015

P&L responsibility for the digital distribution with annual revenue in excess of $30 million. Created Food Network Channel on Snapchat. Negotiated the first Scripps distribution agreement with Netflix.

SVP, Corporate Development

2008 - 2015

Led all corporate development activities and was responsible for sourcing, structuring, negotiating and executing acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures. Responsible for the growth of the company from a domestically focused operator to a globally diversified media company operating across the US, Canada, Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Founder & CEO

2012 - 2014

Founded a mobile cloud-based subscription restaurant reservation business funded by Scripps. Grew from an innovation project to a full operating unit with dual digital revenue streams in subscription software and consumer lead generation. Built entire leadership team and managed the successful exit of the business to Agilisys (NASDAQ: AGYS).

Vice President, Corporate Development

2006 - 2008

Led corporate development and strategic planning activities. Built a large portfolio of vertical search businesses in shopping, auto insurance, and personal finance in the US and Europe. Worked with board on the creation of Scripps Networks Interactive via a tax-free spinoff from E.W. Scripps.

Director, New Media

2001 - 2006

A variety of strategic planning and business development roles within the cable group. Launched new digital cable network and responsible for digital distribution deals with new market entrants. Worked on merger of Universal with NBC and USA Entertainment with Vivendi Universal.

Business Development Associate

1999 - 2000

Led business development efforts for launches in Canada and Europe.

Investment Banking Analyst

1998 - 1999

Investment banking analyst covering consumer, industrial and automotive sectors. Gained strong knowledge of capital markets and mergers and acquisitions.