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Kalumbu Soneka

Lusaka,09

Summary

Commercial executive with over eight years’ experience in the African sports betting and iGaming industry, spanning country management, market launches, business development and multi-market commercial operations.

I’m currently leading SuperSportBet Zambia, where I oversee the day-to-day commercial and operational performance of the business, working across Marketing, Product, Customer Operations, Payments, Finance and Regulatory Affairs to deliver sustainable growth.

My experience combines market leadership with regional exposure gained through Evolution Gaming, where I managed operator relationships across multiple African markets and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Manager

SuperSportBet Zambia
09.2025 - Current
  • Lead the commercial and operational performance of the Zambian business.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of 10 employees.
  • Drive commercial and operational execution.
  • Work across Product, Marketing, CRM, Finance and Customer Operations.
  • Monitor market profitability.
  • Developed an ATL media investment framework which was .
  • Maintain regulatory and stakeholder relationships.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully launched SuperSportBet Zambia.
  • Acquired 10,000+ First-Time Depositors within six months of launch.

Key Account Manager (Africa)

Evolution Gaming
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Managed a portfolio of operator accounts across Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania, working closely with commercial, product and operations teams to improve business performance and strengthen customer relationships.

Key Achievements

  • Advised operators on promotional strategy, product optimisation and CRM initiatives, improving game visibility, customer engagement and commercial performance.
  • Drove commercial initiatives that delivered a 77% increase in GGR during the Spin Gifts campaign and contributed to a 22% increase in player numbers between Q1 and Q2 on a key operator account.
  • Analysed commercial performance using KPIs including GGR, player acquisition, wagering and engagement to identify growth opportunities and improve client performance.
  • Strengthened relationships with operators and expanded commercial networks across Zimbabwe, Ghana and Mozambique.

Business Development Manager – Africa

Evolution Gaming
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Supported business development across African markets.
  • Developed operator relationships.
  • Identified growth opportunities.

Country Manager

10bet Zambia
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led the commercial and operational performance of the Zambian business.
  • Managed a team of approximately 14.
  • Led marketing strategy.
  • Managed the annual US$120,000 Red Arrows sponsorship.
  • Managed regulator and partner relationships.

Key Achievements

  • Helped increase customer acquisition by 345%.
  • Helped increase active player numbers by 316%.

General Manager

Heroe Mobile
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Led business operations and client delivery across multiple projects.
  • Managed operations and budgets.
  • Led cross-functional teams.
  • Developed customer acquisition strategies.

Activations Manager

Heroe Mobile
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Led nationwide activations supporting the launch of Betway Zambia.
  • Executed acquisition campaigns.
  • Managed sponsorship activations.
  • Led brand ambassador programme.

Education

FIFA/CIES Executive Program in Sports Management -

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth
09-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Development Studies

University of Zambia
11-2014

Skills

  • Country Management
  • Market Launch & Expansion
  • Stakeholder management
  • Commercial strategy
  • Marketing strategy
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Market Analysis
  • Customer Experience
  • Performance management
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Product Collaboration
  • Team Leadership

Affiliations

Associate Member – Zambia Institute of Marketing

Timeline

Country Manager

SuperSportBet Zambia
09.2025 - Current

Key Account Manager (Africa)

Evolution Gaming
09.2024 - 08.2025

Business Development Manager – Africa

Evolution Gaming
08.2023 - 09.2024

Country Manager

10bet Zambia
01.2022 - 08.2023

General Manager

Heroe Mobile
03.2019 - 10.2020

Activations Manager

Heroe Mobile
09.2018 - 03.2019

FIFA/CIES Executive Program in Sports Management -

Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Development Studies

University of Zambia

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Leading the commercial and operational delivery of SuperSportBet Zambia following market launch.
  • Acquired 220, 000+ FTB’s and 180, 000+ actives within six months of launch.
  • Led 10bet Zambia through a growth phase, achieving 345% customer growth and a 316% increase in active players during my tenure as Country Manager.
  • Managed strategic operator relationships across Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania, while building commercial networks across Zimbabwe, Ghana and Mozambique with Evolution Gaming.
  • Experience leading teams of up to 14 employees across marketing, operations and commercial functions.
  • FIFA/CIES Certified Sports Manager and Associate Member of the Zambia Institute of Marketing.

Earlier Career

  • Founder & Lead Consultant – Vicimus Consultancy
  • Project Manager – Triple Eight Zambia
  • Business Development Officer – Equity Capital Resources
Kalumbu Soneka