Roche van Straaten
General Manager - Amazon Betting
His passion in the sports betting industry started at a young age working in his family betting shop in South Africa from the age of 16.
Completing his A- levels and a 2 Year business diploma at the University of South Africa in 2001 his International journey started.
Joined Ladbrokes Racing ltd in London in 2002 and was integral part their business managing 5 betting shops and back office trading for 10 years in one of the most competitive sports betting markets in Europe.
Returned back to South Africa in 2015 successfully running their family business the sports bug bit me once again and the opportunity to join Amazon Betting and share my wealth of experience and help in growing the company I could not resist and pleased to have joined!