Damir Popovic Fernandez
Driving global iGaming growth with compliance, automation, and full stack innovation.
Senior iGaming operations leader and full stack developer with over 10 years of experience building and scaling compliant, high-performance gaming platforms....
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My Career Journey
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Foxxpartners
Director of Operations
May 2024 - Present | 2y
San Roque, ES
Own and scale the operational foundation of a high-growth, AI-native gaming company. Lead U.S. Sweepstakes compliance including product mechanics and redemption flows. Delivered casino launches across...
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Foxxpartners
Head of Legal and Compliance
Mar 2025 - Present | 1y 2m
San Roque, ES
Manage compliance across European jurisdictions. Oversee AML, responsible gaming, and contract negotiations across partnerships and affiliates.
Moklo
Full Stack Developer
Feb 2025 - Present | 1y 3m
San Roque, ES
Design and develop scalable web applications using modern full-stack technologies. Build backend services and APIs with Node.js and Express.js, and develop frontend interfaces with React.js. Work with...
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Chipstars.bet / Games & More BV
Head of Operations
Aug 2022 - May 2024 | 1y 9m
Managed VIP programs and influencer partnerships. Increased FTD conversion from 4% to 15% and returning depositor rate to 33%. Supported sweepstakes integration and global expansion strategy.
Rootz LTD
Head of VIP Account Management
Feb 2020 - May 2021 | 1y 3m
Built VIP lifecycle programs and influencer-led acquisition strategies.
Rootz LTD
Head of Risk and AML
Oct 2019 - Feb 2020 | 4m
Led fraud investigations, AML monitoring, PSP integrations, and chargeback defence. Developed workflows and compliance procedures.
GenesisGlobal LTD
Risk / Payments / AML Team Leader
Feb 2019 - Oct 2019 | 8m
Handled payment operations, reconciliations, fraud detection, and PSP integrations.
UK Market Research Partners
Sales Executive
Jan 1998 - Jan 2016 | 18y
Developed B2B partnerships with major tech vendors across Europe.
Education
Maag Pump Systems, Zurich
CNC Programmer
1998
Certifications & Qualifications
iGaming Compliance, AML & Responsible Gaming Certifications
2026
Language(s) I speak
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Croatian
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate