Novomatic has been Ainsworth Game’s majority owner since January last year, and its strategic partner in sales and technology with a view to building – by playing on the respective strengths of the two brands – market share in key jurisdictions.
Ainsworth announced last September that chief executive Danny Gladstone would be leaving his post after June 30, 2019. The firm said at the time that he would however be staying within the group.
“The board advised that ongoing discussions with Danny Gladstone are expected to ensure an orderly transition and the utilisation of his vast experience,” Ainsworth stated in its Friday release.
Levy’s appointment has no fixed term. It is subject to an annual review by Answorth’s board and a six-month probation period.
Commenting on the appointment of Levy as CEO, company chairman Graeme Campbell said the new executive was “a highly respected and experienced gaming executive”. Mr Campbell added, in comments included in Ainsworth’s press release: “I am confident that he will further assist the company achieve its strategies to become a leading provider of innovative gaming technology to the global market”.
Source: GMB
