Gaming Laboratories International Promotes Four Sales Directors in EMEIA

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has confirmed the promotion of four of its executives to sales management positions in its EMEIA operation—Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa. Francesca Badon, Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña, Caio Parry, and Antonino Santangelo now take on greater commercial responsibilities in the region, a move that follows the sustained growth of the group and aims to reinforce relationships with its key clients.

GLI Appoints Four Sales Directors in EMEIA

The announcement positions Francesca Badon as Account Management Director for EMEIA, Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña as Business Development Director for EMEIA, and Caio Parry and Antonino Santangelo as Account Management Directors for the same region. The executives have extensive experience in GLI and in the industry, with backgrounds dating back to 2018 until the date of their promotions.

Chris Davies, Vice President of Sales for EMEIA at Gaming Laboratories International, emphasized the strategic value of these promotions:

"We are pleased to promote these four great leaders and see them advance in their careers within GLI. Together, they accumulate decades of knowledge of gaming, which represents a great advantage for our clients. As they have grown, so has the value they bring, and we look forward to exciting times both for them and for the future of our sector," Davies emphasized.

International Experience and Regional Focus in GLI's Management Team

Each of the new directors brings a key perspective for the company’s growth in different relevant markets:

• Francesca Badon: At GLI since 2019; previously Senior Account Manager; based in Italy.
• Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña: At GLI since 2021; was Senior Business Development Manager, EMEIA; based in Spain.
• Caio Parry: Joined in 2018 as Project Manager and was Senior Account Manager; operates from the United Kingdom.
• Antonino Santangelo: Also with GLI since 2018, most recently as Senior Account Manager; based in Malta.

James Illingworth, Vice President of Sales for EMEIA, highlighted the collective capability of the new team:

"These promotions reflect the strength of our commercial organization in EMEIA and the leadership we continue to build in the region. Francesca, Alberto, Caio, and Antonino bring market knowledge, strong client relationships, and a clear understanding of industry opportunities. In their new roles, they will expand support for our clients and reinforce GLI's presence in EMEIA," Illingworth stated.

GLI's Objectives: Client Service and Consolidation in EMEIA

With these appointments, Gaming Laboratories International seeks to deepen the support offered to its clients and strengthen its prominence in strategic markets such as the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Malta. The revamped sales team will focus on:

• Identifying new expansion opportunities in the EMEIA region.
• Consolidating business relationships and technical support with local and multinational clients.
• Reinforcing GLI's presence in regulated markets and new gaming and betting launches.

GLI's approach is to continue adapting services to regulated operators and providers, thus consolidating its position as a benchmark laboratory in technical certifications and compliance for the industry.

GLI's Representation at SBC Lisbon and Upcoming Regional Events

Chris Davies, Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña, and Francesca Badon will be part of GLI’s delegation participating alongside an expanded EMEIA team at the SBC Lisbon fair, where the company will base itself at stand B238. GLI’s participation in this event reinforces the visibility of its newly promoted executives and the commercial strategy for the coming years in the region.

Implications of the Promotions: Future Vision for the Region

The new appointments are part of the group’s overall objective to respond quickly to the demands of the European, African, and Middle Eastern and Indian markets under robust leadership. GLI’s sales structure in EMEIA emphasizes the importance of local expertise and cross-border collaboration.

In the current context, strengthening regional teams facilitates the integration of regulatory requirements, attention to operators, and the prevention of regulatory risks, especially relevant for those seeking product and betting certification in the markets comprising EMEIA.