AGS Appoints Arthur Rotziokos and Richard Orozco to Lead International Growth Efforts
AGS (NYSE: AGS) has announced two strategic appointments to strengthen its international operations. Arthur Rotziokos has been named Senior Director of Product Management for Asia-Pacific (APAC), while Richard Orozco takes on the role of Senior Director of Product Management - International.
Rotziokos, based in Sydney, brings over 30 years of gaming industry experience, previously serving as Vice President of R&D at Light & Wonder. Orozco, with extensive experience in international product management, joins from Ainsworth Game Technology where he was Vice President of Product Strategy.
Both executives will report to Rob Ziems, AGS' Chief Business and Legal Officer, who oversees international business. The appointments align with AGS' global expansion strategy, particularly focusing on growth opportunities in APAC, Latin America, and European markets.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) ha annunciato due nomine strategiche per rafforzare le sue operazioni internazionali. Arthur Rotziokos è stato nominato Senior Director del Product Management per la regione Asia-Pacifico (APAC), mentre Richard Orozco assume il ruolo di Senior Director del Product Management - Internazionale.
Rotziokos, con sede a Sydney, vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore del gaming, avendo ricoperto in precedenza la carica di Vice President of R&D presso Light & Wonder. Orozco, con una vasta esperienza nel product management internazionale, arriva da Ainsworth Game Technology dove era Vice President of Product Strategy.
Entrambi i dirigenti riporteranno a Rob Ziems, Chief Business and Legal Officer di AGS, responsabile delle attività internazionali. Le nomine sono in linea con la strategia di espansione globale di AGS, concentrandosi in particolare sulle opportunità di crescita in APAC, America Latina e mercati europei.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) ha anunciado dos nombramientos estratégicos para fortalecer sus operaciones internacionales. Arthur Rotziokos ha sido designado Director Senior de Gestión de Producto para Asia-Pacífico (APAC), mientras que Richard Orozco asume el cargo de Director Senior de Gestión de Producto - Internacional.
Rotziokos, con base en Sídney, aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria del gaming, habiendo sido anteriormente Vicepresidente de I+D en Light & Wonder. Orozco, con amplia experiencia en gestión de productos internacionales, llega desde Ainsworth Game Technology donde fue Vicepresidente de Estrategia de Producto.
Ambos ejecutivos reportarán a Rob Ziems, Director Comercial y Legal de AGS, quien supervisa el negocio internacional. Los nombramientos están alineados con la estrategia de expansión global de AGS, enfocándose especialmente en las oportunidades de crecimiento en APAC, América Latina y los mercados europeos.
AGS (NYSE: AGS)는 국제 사업 강화를 위해 두 명의 전략적 임원을 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Arthur Rotziokos는 아시아 태평양(APAC) 제품 관리 수석 이사로, Richard Orozco는 국제 제품 관리 수석 이사로 임명되었습니다.
시드니에 기반을 둔 Rotziokos는 게임 업계에서 30년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있으며, 이전에는 Light & Wonder에서 연구개발 부사장을 역임했습니다. Orozco는 국제 제품 관리 분야에서 풍부한 경험을 갖고 있으며, Ainsworth Game Technology에서 제품 전략 부사장으로 근무했습니다.
두 임원 모두 국제 사업을 총괄하는 AGS의 최고 비즈니스 및 법무 책임자 Rob Ziems에게 보고할 예정입니다. 이번 임명은 APAC, 라틴 아메리카 및 유럽 시장에서의 성장 기회에 중점을 둔 AGS의 글로벌 확장 전략과 일치합니다.
AGS (NYSE : AGS) a annoncé deux nominations stratégiques pour renforcer ses opérations internationales. Arthur Rotziokos a été nommé Directeur Principal de la Gestion des Produits pour la région Asie-Pacifique (APAC), tandis que Richard Orozco prend le poste de Directeur Principal de la Gestion des Produits - International.
Basé à Sydney, Rotziokos apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie du jeu, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Vice-Président R&D chez Light & Wonder. Orozco, fort d'une vaste expérience en gestion internationale de produits, rejoint AGS depuis Ainsworth Game Technology où il était Vice-Président de la Stratégie Produit.
Les deux cadres rapporteront à Rob Ziems, Directeur Général des Affaires et Juridique d'AGS, qui supervise les activités internationales. Ces nominations s'inscrivent dans la stratégie d'expansion globale d'AGS, en mettant particulièrement l'accent sur les opportunités de croissance en APAC, en Amérique Latine et sur les marchés européens.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) hat zwei strategische Ernennungen angekündigt, um seine internationalen Aktivitäten zu stärken. Arthur Rotziokos wurde zum Senior Director für Produktmanagement in der Asien-Pazifik-Region (APAC) ernannt, während Richard Orozco die Rolle des Senior Director für internationales Produktmanagement übernimmt.
Rotziokos mit Sitz in Sydney bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Gaming-Branche mit und war zuvor Vice President of R&D bei Light & Wonder. Orozco verfügt über umfassende Erfahrung im internationalen Produktmanagement und kommt von Ainsworth Game Technology, wo er Vice President of Product Strategy war.
Beide Führungskräfte berichten an Rob Ziems, Chief Business and Legal Officer von AGS, der das internationale Geschäft leitet. Die Ernennungen stehen im Einklang mit der globalen Expansionsstrategie von AGS, die sich besonders auf Wachstumschancen in APAC, Lateinamerika und den europäischen Märkten konzentriert.
- Strategic expansion into new international markets (APAC, Latin America, Europe)
- Appointment of experienced gaming industry veterans with over 30 years of expertise
- Strengthening of international product management and development capabilities
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LAS VEGAS, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced two key appointments that will significantly strengthen its international operations. Arthur Rotziokos has been appointed as the Senior Director of Product Management – Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Richard Orozco has assumed the role of Senior Director of Product Management - International. Both report to Rob Ziems, AGS’ Chief Business and Legal Officer, who oversees international business.
"With tremendous growth potential and plenty of greenfield in international markets, AGS is well-poised to seize new opportunities on the global stage. Both Arthur and Richard bring unparalleled expertise and a deep well of gaming industry experience that will be vital to AGS’ global expansion strategy. Their leadership will be instrumental as we accelerate our international reach and advance our product offerings in these key markets," said Rob Ziems.
Arthur Rotziokos, based in Sydney, Australia, will lead AGS’ entry into the rapidly expanding APAC market. With over three decades of experience in the gaming industry, including his most recent role as Vice President of Research & Development at Light & Wonder, Rotziokos is well-positioned to drive AGS’ strategic expansion across the region. His career spans roles at leading companies such as Ainsworth Game Technology and IGT, where he developed strong industry relationships and pioneered game development initiatives that led to business growth in global markets.
Richard Orozco, an experienced leader in international product management, will oversee AGS’ global product strategies, focusing on regions such as Latin America and Europe. Orozco joins AGS with extensive experience in managing product portfolios across international markets, including his most recent role as Vice President of Product Strategy at Ainsworth Game Technology. In his new role, he will work to drive market performance, optimize product lifecycles, and strengthen AGS’ market share in key international territories.
With both Rotziokos and Orozco taking on pivotal roles, AGS is poised to build its brand and gain a foothold in key international markets, further enhancing its commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming products and solutions to operators and players worldwide.
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