Leading the GamingMalta Foundation –  a non-profit foundation set up by the Government of Malta and the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) – since 2018, Ivan together with his team spearheads efforts in promoting Malta as a centre of excellence in the digital and remote gaming sector globally.

He is  also responsible for liaising with the local relevant authorities to improve Malta’s attractiveness as a jurisdiction and enhance the ecosystem surrounding the gaming industry.

Under his leadership the GamingMalta Foundation has taken a broader approach to the gaming ecosystem encompassing igaming, esports and video gaming.

With a successful background in various fields including communications and advertising, his efforts within GamingMalta were recognised in 2018 with the SIGMA ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Gaming Sector’.