Why empathy and real friendships matter in iGaming leadership

26 min
4 weeks ago
12 June 2025
Ihor Zarechnyi

In Episode 13 of Evoplay Podcast, Julia Weygandt, Director of Zelda Global Ltd., talks about how empathy-driven leadership helps build resilient teams in iGaming. She discusses the role of emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and real friendships at work. Julia also shares how mentorship empowers women in the industry and how embracing mistakes is key to growth.

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Take a moment for a truly inspiring conversation about leading with heart and purpose.

Ihor Zarechnyi
Ihor Zarechnyi
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
As Evoplay’s Chief Commercial Officer, I lead the company’s global commercial strategy, overseeing sales, key account management, marketing, legal, and compliance teams. My focus is on building scalable systems, aligning cross-functional efforts, and driving sustainable growth across all verticals. In addition to strengthening our core business, I spearhead the launch and scaling of new strategic directions such as lotteries, bingo and aggregation.
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