North American Konami game company announces the appointment of two sales leadership positions.
Chris Rowe is appointed as the Vice President of Game Sales in North America, while Shane Thompson is appointed as the Director of Client Sales for the company.
Rowe has been working in the gaming industry for 20 years, with executive and sales leadership experience in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. In his current position, Rowe will lead the growth of game sales in the United States and Canada.
Before his current role, Thompson has been a member of the Konami game sales team since 2020. As the Director of Sales, his main responsibilities include managing and developing business relationships with major corporate casino organizations and continuing to focus on the Canadian market. Before joining Konami, Thompson served as a regional marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment, from November 2016 to April 2018. His career spans over a decade.
Jay Bertsch, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Konami Games, stated: "Over the years, Chris Rowe has cultivated exceptional leadership skills, strengthened customer relationships in highly diverse global markets, and achieved growth targets."
"The appointment of senior management and the promotion of Shane Thompson to Director of Client Sales are both aimed at further deepening our ongoing commitment to the casinos we serve."
Konami's latest market move is the establishment of a partnership with Slots del Sol Online in Paraguay, marking Konami's first launch of online games outside the United States and Canada.
