Tag Archives: Appointments
Switzerland – Sportradar appoints four prominent international names
Sportradar has expanded its global board with four prominent international names with Tony Aquila, Marc Walder, Herve Couturier and George Fleet all coming on board. These four join shareholder representatives Carsten Koerl (CEO of Sportradar), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), and Silicon Valley-based growth equity firm TCV on the Sportradar Group Board. Mr. Aquila…
US – Scientific Games elevates key executives
Scientific Games Corporation has confirmed three executive promotions to solidify the company’s leadership team going into 2019. Jim Kennedy, currently Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive, Lottery, will become Chairman, Lottery and Patrick McHugh, who currently serves as Senior Vice President Global Lottery Systems, has been appointed the Lottery’s new Executive Vice President and…
US – New team in place to help SLS Las Vegas fulfil its potential
SLS Las Vegas recently welcomed new additions to its senior leadership team. Derek Amundson takes the helm of casino operations as vice president and Anthony Olheiser joins as vice president of food and beverage. “Derek and Anthony’s expertise and leadership will prove invaluable as we move this property forward,” said Paul Hobson, senior vice president…
US – IAGA names MGM’s John McManus as its new President
The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) announced today that at its 2018 Annual Meeting of its Members held on Friday, October 26, the following individuals were announced as Officers who will lead the Association in the 2018 – 2019 fiscal year beginning November 1: The new President will be John McManus who is Executive…
US – Konami announces Vice President-Level appointments for Sales Directors Casey Whalen and Jay Bertsch
Konami Gaming has promoted Casey Whalen and Jay Bertsch to Vice President, North American Game Sales and Vice President, global systems sales, respectively. Previously serving as Senior Director, systems sales, Jay Bertsch has maintained an important role in growing the company’s global partnerships for more than a decade, including three years overseas with Konami Australia…
Australia – SuzoHapp announces departure of Geoff McDowell
Managing Director APA and Global Gaming General Manager Geoff McDowell will be leaving SuzoHapp at the end of 2017. Mr. McDowell will be assuming a senior position at a company located closer to his home in Melbourne. This new opportunity allows McDowell to stay within his area of industry expertise while maximizing time with his…
US – AGA appoints Penn’s Tim Wilmott as Chairman
The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Tim Wilmott, CEO of Penn National Gaming, as the casino industry group’s next Chairman. Mr Wilmott will serve a two-year term beginning in January, 2018. He succeeds outgoing AGA Chairman, Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, who has led the AGA board since…
Europe – Habanero appoints Head of Business Development for Europe
Habanero has announced the appointment of Arcangelo Lonoce as its Head of Business Development in Europe. Mr. Lonoce brings over 15 years’ experience in product and player management to Habanero. He spent the last five years at BetVictor, most recently in the role of B2B Casino Product Manager. Toni Karapetrov, Head of Corporate Communications at…
Bulgaria – UltraPlay strengthens marketing team with new promotions
Online gaming provider UltraPlay has announced the promotion of its Chief Marketing Officer Mario Ovcharov to Chief Commercial Officer. Having been in the online gaming industry for more than 5 years, Ovcharov has contributed to the company’s firm positioning on the global market as the leading eSports betting and iGaming platform provider. With his leadership…
