Liège, Walloon Region, Belgium, October 2025 — GAMING1, a leading name in the technology and entertainment sectors specializing in casinos, sports betting, and online gaming, has announced the appointment of Steven Scheers as its new Chief Transformation & People Officer. In this strategic leadership role, Steven will spearhead the company’s transformation journey, leading key functions including HR, IT, Customer Service, Compliance, and PMO to enhance organizational agility, operational excellence, and innovation.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades in global HR leadership, organizational transformation, and executive coaching, Steven brings a proven record of driving cultural evolution and strategic change across technology, gaming, and manufacturing industries. His appointment signals GAMING1’s continued focus on strengthening its people-first philosophy and technological growth agenda.
Before joining GAMING1, Steven served as Founder and CEO of Yuman Capital, an executive coaching and change management firm that designed and implemented transformation frameworks adopted by multinational corporations. Under his leadership, Yuman Capital became known for its data-driven approach to leadership effectiveness and organizational development.
Previously, he worked with Napoleon Sports & Casino as Chief People, Strategy & Transformation Officer, where he led large-scale HR, diversity, and engagement initiatives that reshaped the company’s culture and improved workforce retention. His leadership established robust talent management programs and cross-cultural collaboration across the organization.
Earlier, Steven served as Chief People & Culture Officer at ICEYE, leading HR for a global workforce of nearly 500 employees and doubling headcount year-over-year while enhancing engagement and organizational performance. Prior to that, he held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer at Avast Software, overseeing HR for 3,000 employees and guiding the company through its merger and public offering in the UK.
Steven’s career also includes senior leadership roles at TNT Express, NXP Semiconductors, InBev, Sony Ericsson, Siemens Healthineers, and Toyota Motor Europe, where he built high-performing teams, managed post-merger integrations, and contributed to the global expansion of HR and business operations.
About GAMING1
GAMING1 is a market leader in Belgium’s technology and entertainment sectors, operating in both land-based and online gambling through renowned brands such as Circus and 777. With over 1,600 employees across six countries — including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Switzerland, and Spain — GAMING1 offers innovative and responsible gaming experiences backed by its proprietary technology platform.
A part of the Ardent Group, GAMING1 combines its entrepreneurial spirit with a strong commitment to responsible business and sustainability. The company has been recognized as a Top Employer for three consecutive years and holds an EcoVadis Silver Medal for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
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