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AGEM updates organization plans
LAS VEGAS — The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), a nonprofit international technology trade association, has made changes within its structure and operations, including the designation of a president and chief executive officer and an elected board of directors. This more traditional structure will better
serve the interests of AGEM and its
members within the global gaming
supplier sector and fully align the
terms of the leadership team with
the organization’s financial year.
AGEM will continue to be led
by Daron Dorsey, who, in his new
role as president and CEO, will
be fully responsible for day-to-day
management of AGEM operations,
affairs, initiatives and professionals.
Dorsey will continue to collaborate
and work in conjunction with
AGEM’s elected chair and board of directors for the interests of the AGEM membership while maintaining a governance and oversight structure like many of its members and similar trade organizations. Similarly, Bob Parente will now complete his current term of service as chair of the AGEM Board of Directors and work with the board
to continue governance oversight
of AGEM plans and priorities.
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LARRY GREGORY
Parente, who also serves as
executive vice president and chief
business development officer for
Light & Wonder, said, “We believe
this structure will serve AGEM
members and the supplier sector
well. Daron was brought in to help
build upon the AGEM foundation
and pursue new initiatives to
advocate for our supplier industry
interests in various forums. His
prior background and executive experience will be important as we embark on this natural progression for AGEM.”
In addition, Parente noted that AGEM is developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to expand its board composition to maximize the best gaming industry talent.
Along with Parente, board members continuing to serve until their term ends on March 31, 2025, are Thomas Jingoli (Konami Gaming), secretary; Ryan Comstock (Ainsworth Game Technology), treasurer; Elaine Hodgson (Incredible Technologies); Luke Orchard (IGT); David Lucchese (Everi); and Tom O’Brien (Aristocrat Gaming).
Bob Parente
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