Ben Brien named senior director of APAC (Asia Pacific) commercial strategy department for Gaming equipment maker and content provider International Game Technology Plc (IGT).
According to a LinkedIn post from the company, he “will be leading IGT’s commercial casino, hotels and clubs sales strategy across APAC to drive business development and growth.”
Dallas Orchard, IGT’s chief operating officer for APAC, was quoted in the release as saying: “With over 20 years gaming industry experience, Ben brings an extensive knowledge of both Australia and New Zealand and Asia markets to champion strategic planning, partnerships and business growth and revenues for IGT in APAC.”
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Mr Orchard mentioned: “Ben’s background and success with commercial strategic decision-making, business development and portfolio planning will provide an extra dimension to IGT’s management team in the region to ensure that we not only achieve but exceed our growth and business objectives across this region.”
Mr. Brien worked for Aristocrat Leisure Ltd., a slot machine manufacturer listed in Australia, for around 22 years. Most recently, he served as the director of commercial strategy for APAC. Additionally, he oversaw Aristocrat’s marketing in Australia and New Zealand.
Mr. Brien stated in prepared remarks that he was “thrilled” to be joining IGT.
He concluded: “Whilst acknowledging the challenges we collectively face across the industry, I see incredible opportunity and believe IGT is well armed and positioned to capitalise on this.“
IGT is a global leader in gaming. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “IGT,” and its holding company headquarters are in the United Kingdom, with operating headquarters in Rome, Italy; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Providence, Rhode Island. The Company attracts the industry’s top talent, with approximately 10,500 employees across the globe.
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