KingMakers, a sports and digital entertainment platform company across the African continent, has announced the appointment of Keeran Subramony as the new group head of people.
In his new role, Keeran is tasked with leading the people strategy at KingMakers, a critical component as the company seeks to build a high-performance culture while expanding its operations across Africa.
“I am delighted to join KingMakers, where I will be leading the people strategy. KingMakers’ ambition to become a truly pan-African betting and iGaming platform is inspiring, and I am eager to collaborate with a team dedicated to fostering a culture of high performance to realise this vision,” he says.
With KingMakers at what he describes as a “pivotal inflection point” in its journey, Keeran is eager to apply his expertise and create impactful HR strategies.
“KingMakers stands at a pivotal inflection point in its journey. What excites me most is the opportunity to leverage my expertise in data analytics, people leadership, and technology-driven innovation to drive positive change at KingMakers. My goal is to cultivate a proactive people function that prioritises people first, ensuring that our strategies are both data-informed and human-centred.”
“The potential for growth and the chance to contribute to KingMakers' vision of becoming a pan-African leader in the betting and iGaming industry are incredibly motivating. I look forward to driving initiatives that will support our expansion, create meaningful employment opportunities, and position KingMakers as the Employer of Choice in the betting and iGaming sector.”
Prior to joining KingMakers, he was the people leader for Middle East & Africa at Genpact. He has also held roles at Massmart as an HR executive and multiple positions at Massdiscounters, trading as Game and DionWired, where he rose to the position of head of HR.
He holds a postgraduate diploma in management practice from Henley Business School and a bachelor of commerce degree in management and financial management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
He has further sharpened his skills at GIBS Business School with a programme in business and management and the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, with a focus on data analytics. His qualifications also include a diploma in human resources management from Regent Business School, as well as a certificate in payroll & tax administration from the University of Cape Town.
