As Chief Compliance Officer at Ellipse Entertainment, Stephen comes with nearly a decade of experience in the iGaming industry. He has led compliance, risk, and Safer Gambling initiatives across multiple jurisdictions, including Ontario, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe, working with regulators such as AGCO, UKGC and most recently the AGLC

A passionate advocate for responsible innovation and harm prevention, Stephen brings a pragmatic, commercially minded perspective to industry discussions. He believes effective compliance should enable progress, not hinder it, helping operators balance player protection, regulatory expectations, and sustainable business growth. His work focuses on building smarter frameworks that support both player wellbeing and industry innovation.