Rosi Bremec joins Malta Media as VP Partnerships

Experienced operations executive will lead a partnership strategy designed to support Malta Media’s commercial growth without compromising its editorial independence.

Malta Media has appointed Rosi Bremec as Vice President of Partnerships, creating a senior commercial role focused on long-term relationships across the international iGaming sector. The appointment gives Rosi Bremec responsibility for building a structured partnership programme around the publication’s growing audience, specialist reporting and established position within regulated gaming markets.

The role comes at an important stage for Malta Media. Independent industry publishing increasingly depends on partnerships that deliver genuine value while maintaining a clear boundary between commercial activity and editorial judgment. Bremec will therefore work with organisations that understand this distinction and are prepared to support an independent platform without seeking influence over what its journalists investigate or publish.

Key takeaways

• Rosi Bremec has joined Malta Media as Vice President of Partnerships.
• She will develop relationships with iGaming companies, advisers, technology providers and regulated-market specialists.
• Commercial partnerships will remain separate from Malta Media’s newsroom and editorial decision-making.

Why Malta Media appointed Rosi Bremec

Bremec brings more than 25 years of executive operational experience to the newly created position. Her background combines organisational leadership with the practical knowledge required to build relationships between companies operating in complex and highly regulated environments. That experience is especially relevant in iGaming, where commercial opportunities frequently involve licensing, compliance, payments, technology and multiple national markets.

Malta Media’s decision also reflects the changing demands placed on independent B2B publishers. Strong journalism may attract readers, but sustainable growth requires a commercial structure capable of supporting events, specialist content, research, distribution and new editorial products. The Vice President of Partnerships role has been designed to coordinate those opportunities without transferring commercial authority into the newsroom.

Bremec will represent Malta Media at major industry conferences and develop executive-level relationships with operators, suppliers and professional advisers. Her remit includes platform providers, payment businesses, compliance specialists and licensing experts working across Europe and other regulated jurisdictions. The intention is to form partnerships that match the interests of Malta Media’s professional readership rather than relying on high-volume promotional arrangements.

Editorial independence remains non-negotiable

Malta Media’s commercial partnerships operate separately from its editorial operation. Partners do not receive advance approval of reporting, control over publication decisions or protection from legitimate scrutiny. This division is central to the publication’s identity and will remain in place as the partnership programme develops.

“Malta Media publishes what others won’t, and its audience trusts it for precisely that reason,” Bremec said. “That trust is rare in this industry, and it is the only foundation worth building partnerships on. My role is to grow the commercial side of the platform without ever touching the editorial one.”

Michael Schmitt, CEO of Malta Media, said Bremec’s operational background and credibility made her the right person to establish the programme. “Rosi brings deep operational experience and genuine credibility at the executive level. She understands that our independence is the product, and she is exactly the person to build a partnership programme worthy of it.”

The principle reflects wider expectations around media integrity and transparent commercial relationships. The Editors’ Code of Practice published by IPSO identifies the need to distinguish editorial material from paid content, while the European Commission’s information on media freedom highlights the importance of editorial independence. Malta Media’s own structure applies that principle to specialist iGaming publishing.

A partnership strategy for regulated iGaming

The international gambling industry is shaped by different licensing systems, advertising restrictions, responsible gambling requirements and technical standards. Companies entering a new market often need expertise from several disciplines before they can operate effectively. Malta Media’s partnership programme will focus on organisations capable of contributing informed perspectives to these challenges.

This includes businesses working in compliance, safer gambling, payment infrastructure, data, platform technology and market access. It also includes professional advisers who understand how regulatory decisions affect operators and suppliers. Recent Malta Media coverage of warnings issued by the Malta Gaming Authority and New Zealand’s online casino licensing process illustrates the range of regulatory developments followed by its readership.

The partnership strategy is not intended to turn every commercial relationship into editorial coverage. Instead, it will create a framework for appropriate collaborations such as conference relationships, specialist briefings, industry discussions and clearly identified commercial projects. Any sponsored activity will be presented transparently, and normal reporting will remain under editorial control.

Bremec’s role will also include listening to the market. Suppliers and operators are facing rising pressure to demonstrate responsible conduct, explain technical products clearly and respond to regulators in multiple jurisdictions. Building relationships at executive level should help Malta Media understand where the industry needs deeper discussion, while leaving journalists free to determine which matters deserve investigation.

Supporting Malta Media’s international growth

Malta Media serves readers across established and emerging iGaming markets, with a particularly strong following in Europe and the DACH region. Its coverage includes regulation, enforcement, financial performance, technology, appointments and investigations. The publication has also increased its presence at major industry events, including the SBC Summit in Lisbon.

The new role provides a single senior contact for businesses interested in working with the platform. This should make partnership discussions more consistent and allow opportunities to be assessed against the publication’s audience, values and editorial safeguards. It also gives Malta Media a clearer process for declining arrangements that do not meet those standards.

Commercial growth will support further investment in reporting and distribution. Specialist journalism requires time, subject knowledge and the willingness to examine decisions that powerful organisations may prefer to leave unexplored. A sustainable partnership model can help fund that work, provided the separation between revenue and reporting is protected in practice rather than merely stated in public.

The appointment follows other senior leadership moves across the iGaming sector. Malta Media regularly reports on appointments such as Steven Tabone joining Avanti Studios and Katarína Polách Klčovská becoming CEO of SYNOT Group. In Malta Media’s case, the position is directly connected to the publisher’s own next phase of development.

What partners can expect

Prospective partners can expect direct discussions about objectives, audience relevance and the boundaries of any proposed collaboration. Agreements will be assessed according to whether they offer useful information, expertise or access for Malta Media’s readers. Commercial value alone will not be enough when a proposal conflicts with the publication’s editorial position or transparency requirements.

Bremec will coordinate these discussions and represent Malta Media at relevant conferences and executive meetings. Her operational experience is expected to help turn suitable ideas into clearly defined projects with realistic responsibilities and measurable outcomes. This is particularly important where collaborations involve several businesses, markets or regulatory disciplines.

Partners will also be expected to accept that Malta Media may report critically on developments affecting their sector. A commercial relationship cannot remove legitimate questions about licensing, governance, player protection or corporate conduct. That safeguard protects readers, the newsroom and credible partners who understand that trust depends on independence.

About Rosi Bremec

Rosi Bremec is an executive operations professional with more than 25 years of experience. Her work has involved senior decision-makers and the development of relationships across business environments where credibility, discretion and consistent delivery are essential. As Vice President of Partnerships, she will apply that experience to Malta Media’s international commercial programme.

Her appointment is effective immediately. She will work with Malta Media’s leadership while maintaining the formal separation between commercial activity and the editorial team. Companies interested in discussing partnerships can contact Malta Media through its established business channels.

About Malta Media

Malta Media is an independent news and investigations platform covering the international iGaming industry. Its reporting spans gambling regulation, market developments, corporate activity, technology, sports betting, casino products and enforcement. The publication is known for addressing issues that may receive limited attention elsewhere in specialist industry media.

Malta remains an important base for international gaming businesses and regulatory expertise. Official information on the country’s licensing framework is available through the Malta Gaming Authority, while wider European policy and legislation can be reviewed through the EUR-Lex legal database. Malta Media reports independently on how these rules and institutions affect companies, professionals and regulated markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is Rosi Bremec’s role at Malta Media?

Rosi Bremec is Vice President of Partnerships. She leads the development of Malta Media’s commercial relationships and represents the publication in discussions with iGaming companies, advisers and specialist service providers.

What experience does Rosi Bremec bring?

She brings more than 25 years of executive operational experience, including work with senior decision-makers and relationship development across complex business environments.

Will partners influence Malta Media’s reporting?

No. Commercial partnerships operate separately from the newsroom. Partners do not control editorial decisions, approve reporting or receive protection from legitimate scrutiny.

Which organisations may work with Malta Media?

The programme may include operators, suppliers, compliance specialists, payment providers, platform businesses, licensing advisers and other organisations relevant to regulated iGaming markets.

How can companies discuss a partnership?

Interested organisations can contact Malta Media at info@malta-media.com. Proposals will be assessed for audience relevance, transparency and compatibility with the publication’s editorial independence.