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Austria – APEX promotes Pessnegger to CEO
By Phil - 31 October 2014APEX Gaming’s current CTO Max Pessnegger will assume the position of CEO from November 1 onwards.
Mr. Pessnegger has played a major role in expanding the first-rate gaming portfolio of APEX gaming which today covers practically every segment from land-based through to mobile and online.
At the same time, the company founder, Mr. Johannes Weissengruber, is moving up to become the Chairman of the APEX Group of Companies. This restructuring reflects the strategic alignment within the company that reflects the company growth and assures a future-proof management structure.
Mr. Pessnegger comments on his position as follows, “I am very proud to be able to lead APEX gaming. We have a clear vision that we are implementing step-by-step. The new EVO platform is a quantum leap in gaming technology. Our Apex Player System has brought a brand new segment to the company in electronic roulette yet with a difference as this solution offers so much more. The iDROP is the talk of the industry at the moment as this money management system links live gaming with slots for ticket-in, ticket-out. Our focus and our passion are to create gaming solutions that bring value for our customers and fun and entertainment for the players. We have many more plans in the pipeline.”
Mr. Johannes Weissengruber, Chairman and founder of the APEX gaming Group of Companies, welcomes Mr. Pessnegger to the CEO role, stating, “Max has played a strong and influential role at APEX from day one of his arrival. He combines strong technical expertise, great industry experience, winning management techniques with the sheer will to succeed. He possesses a natural curiosity to listen to customers and the team to understand exactly what the future market requirements are and has the tenacity to make this reality. I am personally very pleased that Max has accepted the position as CEO of APEX gaming”.