Gambling Software Mogul Ivan Montik Wins Top Honor at European CEO Awards 2025
Ivan Montik, founder of SOFTSWISS, honored with prestigious award in the iGaming sector
In the pulsating world of gambling software, content, and solutions, SOFTSWISS—a leading name catering to betting and gaming operators globally—has just made headlines. Its founder and driving force, Ivan Montik, has been crowned the CEO of the Year in the iGaming Industry at the European CEO Awards 2025.
On a rip-roaring Friday, the company announced that Montik had clinched this prestigious accolade. This coveted event shines the spotlight on innovative companies and their leaders, transforming the gambling sector and fostering business growth.
In a press release, SOFTSWISS acknowledged that this latest award serves as a testament to Montik's relentless commitment and invaluable contribution to shaping the online gambling industry. The endorsement follows a series of spectacular events, including a recent sponsorship deal between SOFTSWISS and rising motorsport talent, Eduardo Barrichello.
Announced late last month, this collaboration saw the company commit to sponsoring Barrichello for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).
Overawed by his newfound recognition, Montik expressed his gratitude towards the Awards organizers: "Kudos to the Awards organizers for acknowledging me personally and SOFTSWISS as a whole." Moreover, Montik foresees the sector setting new benchmarks and continued recognition in the coming years: "The iGaming industry is far from reaching its peak, and it's only a matter of time before we start seeing more awards outside our industry."
Furthermore, Montik acknowledged the pivotal role his team played in the recent win: "Their creativity, innovative thinking, and tireless dedication to constant improvements of our products and services lie at the core of the company's success."
As the year 2024 drew to a close, SOFTSWISS notched up several milestones. Among these remarkable achievements, the company joined forces with Rubens Barrichello, appointing him to the role of Non-Executive Director in Latin America. Additionally, SOFTSWISS' Game Aggregator expanded its content hub offering to more than 27,800 games, making it the industry's largest content hub.
Fueled by Montik's leadership and the accomplished team at SOFTSWISS, the company scaled new heights in 2024, with the launch of three new solutions—the Retail Betting Solution, its Lotto Software, and a Horse Racing module integrated into its existing Sportsbook.
As SOFTSWISS continues its journey, Montik's vision and strong leadership promise exciting times ahead, as the company strives to reach more clients across the globe.
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Did You Know?
- Ivan Montik, a Belarusian businessperson, co-founded Softswiss—a renowned iGaming solutions provider—and also established BGaming, another significant player in the online gambling software market.
- Montik's company, Softswiss, garnered recognition for its internal culture and innovation when its Values Fest event was awarded Best Corporate Event at the Global Eventex Awards in 2024.
- In the gambling industry, where technology and innovation drive growth, SOFTSWISS, a leader in catering to betting and gaming operators, has expanded its reach into the world of sports through a partnership with Eduardo Barrichello for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship.
- As SOFTSWISS continues to shape the iGaming industry, its founder Ivan Montik envisions not only continued recognition within the sector but also awards outside it, as the industry NEARS its peak.
