Global iGaming and sports betting IT solutions provider Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Mike Small as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 July 2026. He succeeds founder Michael Tobin, who is stepping into the role of Chairman after 28 years at the helm.
Mike Small brings over 25 years of global leadership experience across the technology sector. Before joining Continent 8, he served as President of Akkodis North America and US Country President at The Adecco Group, where he oversaw large-scale technology, engineering, managed services, and workforce solutions operations. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in shaping the group’s AI strategy, driving the adoption of artificial intelligence to help clients accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and prepare for the future of work.
Earlier in his career, Small served as CEO – Americas at Sitel Group and held senior leadership roles at IBM, Hewlett Packard, Capgemini, and VXI & SYMBIO Global Solutions.
Over the past year, he has also acted as a Strategic Board Advisor to Continent 8, working closely with its executive leadership team. Based in Miami, Small will lead the company’s next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding its global footprint, deepening customer partnerships, and advancing its capabilities across infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven solutions.
Michael Tobin, Founder and Chairman of Continent 8 Technologies, said: “After 28 remarkable years leading Continent 8, I am incredibly proud of what our team has built and achieved. This transition has been thoughtfully planned, and I have complete confidence in Mike’s ability to lead the company into its next chapter. His experience in scaling global technology businesses and his deep understanding of our customers and strategy, makes him the ideal leader to build on the strong foundation we have created.”
Tobin will work closely with Small and the Continent 8 executive team to ensure a seamless leadership transition while focusing on governance, long-term strategy, and key stakeholder relationships in his role as Chairman.
Commenting on his new role as CEO at Continent 8 Technologies, Mike Small, added: “Continent 8 has built an exceptional reputation for delivering mission-critical technology solutions to customers operating in highly regulated and latency-sensitive environments. Having worked closely with the company over the 12 months, I have seen first-hand the strength of the business, the talent of our people, and the opportunities ahead. I look forward to working with our team to deepen customer partnerships, accelerate innovation, and continue delivering the secure, resilient, and high-performance solutions our customers depend on.”
Since its founding in 1998, Continent 8 has grown into one of the iGaming industry’s most trusted technology providers, operating a global network of more than 100 connected data centres across four continents and over 30 US states. The company delivers mission-critical infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, connectivity, and managed services that support many of the world’s leading iGaming operators and platform providers.
