Continent 8 Technologies has strengthened its global sales team with the appointment of Melissa Lamb as Sales Account Director in Malta.

She will be working from Continent 8’s offices in Ta’Xbiex, Malta as part of the worldwide sales team to expand the leading iGaming infrastructure provider’s customer base in Malta and beyond.

Ms Lamb commented, “it’s really exciting to be working with Continent 8, a visionary organisation that protects mission-critical data for some of the world’s biggest iGaming brands.

Born in Portland, Oregon, into a family which includes explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs and educators, Melissa has been inspired by their pioneering spirit throughout a career which has taken her to 56 countries.

She moved to Malta in 2017 where she worked for iGaming firm Betsson Group as Group VIP and Event Manager.

Later, as the founder and partner of business consultancy Hill & Lamb, she worked on initiatives with many leading organisations on the Island, including the Malta Gaming Authority, Gaming Malta, plus several Government departments and regulatory authorities.

In addition to a degree in political science, journalism and sociology, she has professional certifications in data protection, AML, and corporate information security.

David Black, Managing Director at Continent 8 Technologies, said of the appointment: “We are delighted she chose to work for Continent 8 and I have no doubt she will be a great asset to our growing business, and for Malta.”