About Us

Leadership Team

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Shaun McCallaghan

CEO

Shaun became CEO of eCOGRA in 2018, ten years after joining the organisation as a Compliance Auditor. Shaun is a motivated executive with a reputation for delivering inventive business strategies and client-focused solutions. Shaun, born in South Africa, earned a Bachelor of Accounting degree and Post Graduate qualifications in Information Technology, Auditing, Finance, and Taxation from internationally recognised academic institutions in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

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Bradley Khoury

CTO

Bradley joined eCOGRA in 2009 after working as an Assistant Manager with PwC. He is a detail-orientated professional with a knack for grasping technical issues. After holding a Senior Compliance Manager and co-COO position, Mr Khoury was appointed as CTO in 2018. His tertiary studies were completed at the University of Witwatersrand with specialism in Information Systems, Accountancy and Auditing, and he went on to qualify as a Chartered Accountant and Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

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Douwe Bijkersma

Head of Department

Douwe joined eCOGRA in 2012 after working as a IT Audit Assistant Manager with PwC. He is an information system and security professional with a keen interest in technology and management. After holding a Lab Manager and Senior Compliance Audit Manager position, Mr Bijkersma was appointed as Head of Department in 2018. His tertiary studies include specialism in Computer Sciences, Informatica and Mathematics, and he went on to qualify as a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

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Rashmika Maharaj

Operations Manager

Rashmika joined eCOGRA in 2015 after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with PWC and has since gained valuable years of experience in the online gambling industry. She is an audit professional with a keen interest in technical compliance and management. After holding a Compliance Auditor and Senior Compliance Auditor post Rashmika was appointed as Operations Manager in 2017. Her tertiary education includes a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Post Graduate qualification in Accountancy, Finance, Taxation and Auditing.