Recently, the full results of the iGB "Most Influential Women of 2025" were announced. Following the first four winners, three more top female leaders in compliance, regulation, and technology security were selected. Their stories together paint a panoramic picture of industry diversification, inclusive development, and professional leadership. For more cutting-edge industry trends, follow the in-depth reports on the PASA official website.
From Legal Frontlines to Market Forefront: The Rise of "Her Power" in Compliance
The newly selected Kate McCormick can be described as a "living fossil" in the compliance field. She has been in the gambling industry for nearly 20 years, having worked at major companies like William Hill and Playtech, and is now the CEO of WH Partners in the UAE. Speaking of industry changes, she feels deeply: "When I first entered the field, there were not many women in power. But now, sisters support each other and have stepped to the forefront together." She is currently rooted in the UAE, excitedly participating in the rule-making of this emerging market, and openly states her commitment to "sprint full force into the UAE market" in the coming years.
Also leaving a deep mark in compliance and regulation is Marie-Noëlle Savoie, the Chief Compliance Officer of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in Canada. Her initiatives are quite hardcore, such as implementing mandatory identity verification across all product lines in 2023, which cut security incidents by nearly 20% and kept minors and banned players out. More impressively, she has also united five Canadian lottery jurisdictions to push the federal government to combat illegal gambling sites, paving the way for the industry's legal operations.
Technology Guardians and Global Expansion: Key Roles on the Invisible Frontline
Cybersecurity may not sound "sexy," but it is definitely the cornerstone of the expanding digital gambling world. Marzia Turrini, as the President of iGaming and Cybersecurity at BMM Test Labs, is the commander of this invisible frontline. Her team at the Barcelona Digital Excellence Center has increased digital testing revenue by 40% in five years. This year, she successfully led BMM into the newly regulated Brazilian market, becoming one of the first few labs to obtain operational qualifications, a testament to her significant achievements.
Beyond Work: Mentorship and Industry Legacy
Beyond professional achievements, these female leaders place great importance on "legacy" and "community." McCormick has been an active member of the non-profit organization "Tech Girls," dedicated to encouraging more women to enter the tech and gambling industries. Savoie has long participated in her company's diversity and inclusion committee and the "Global Women in Gaming" organization, where she admits the community helped her "find friends" and build a valuable network when she first entered the industry. The recognition she cherishes most actually comes from her daughter—"I told her I won an award, and she thought it was great and wanted to tell all her friends. At that moment, I felt all the effort was worth it." Turrini is also actively mentoring young colleagues, advocating for women's leadership in STEM and gaming technology.
These seven influential women of 2025 shine in different dimensions such as corporate strategy, compliance regulation, product innovation, and technology security. Their stories prove that industry progress is not only about revenue and market share but also about personal growth, the practice of values, and the health of the ecosystem. They are actively writing a more responsible, diverse, and sustainable future chapter for the gambling industry.
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