Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2027 Introduced

The Innovation Group and Global Gaming Business acknowledge the subsequent era of gaming trade leaders

The Innovation Group (TIG), in partnership with WorldGaming’s Global Gaming Business (GGB) and iGaming Business (iGB), right now introduced the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG) 40 Under 40 Class of 2027. Originally based by TIG, the ELG 40 Under 40 acknowledges professionals underneath the age of 40 already making vital impacts within the gaming trade.

Honorees have been chosen from a various, world cross-section of gaming professionals nominated by means of an open name to be acknowledged for his or her achievements and dedication to the trade.

This yr’s group contains operators, entrepreneurs, authorized and regulatory professionals, producers and suppliers, tribal gaming leaders, and specialists throughout iGaming, sports activities betting, fintech, and academia — reflecting the breadth and evolving priorities of right now’s gaming trade. 

Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2027:

• Kaitlin Brown, Senior Director of Programs and Services, Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
• Alexandra Clark, Director of Corporate Finance and Treasury, ECL Entertainment
• Desiree Dickerson, CEO & Co-Founder, THNDR
• Andrew Effiong, Vice President of Hospitality, Rivers Casino Portsmouth
• Josh Ellis, Senior Director, Content Capability – US & Canada, Aristocrat Interactive
• Aaron Feinberg, Vice President & Assistant General Manager, The Nash Casino
• Danielle Finn, Director of the Indian Nations Gaming & Governance Program and Associate Professor-in-Residence, William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV
• Charles Flood, Director, Product Management, DraftKings
• Jackson Floyd, Vice President of Slots, AGS
• Adam Glass, Senior Director of B2B Services, Rush Street Interactive
• Jeana Harper Day, Senior Director of Human Resources, Kentucky Downs
• April Herring, Director of Slot Systems, Choctaw Nation Casinos & Resorts
• Zach Kastelic, Vice President of Legal, GLI
• Michael Klimek, Director of Brand Strategy, Mesquite Entertainment
• Jeremy Kolman, Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, BetMGM
• CJ Landau, Vice President of Slot Operations, Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
• Lauren Lemmer, Senior Director, Enterprise Compliance, Fanatics Betting & Gaming
• Marina Lima, Chief Social Media Officer, Clever Advertising
• Bethan Lloyd, Partner, Wiggin LLP
• Juan Mariscal, Vice President of Game Design, IGT
• Connor Martin, Attorney, New Jersey Racing Commission
• Brandon Mastromartino, Director & Associate Professor, Institute on Sports Wagering & Gaming, San Diego State University
• Hillary McAfee, Owner & Host, MaxBet Podcast
• Brendan Moore, Vice President, Game Performance & Analytics, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming
• Jasmine Moreland, Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming, Michigan Gaming Control Board
• Cíara Nic Liam, Managing Director, Gaming, Entain
• Vasiliki Panousi, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, Kaizen Gaming
• Luka Pataky, Executive Vice President, AI & Innovation, Bragg Gaming Group
• Fiona Power, Founder, Power Room Éire, and CCO, The Unit
• Kyle Ridgeway, President, Wyoming Downs/307 Horse Racing
• Nicole Russo, Operations Director, UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation
• Lex Scott, Vice President Gaming, ITV Studios
• Lawrence Shizhe Shen, Managing Director, Advantage Partners Consulting
• Todd Stender, Vice President, Product & Operations – Digital Gaming, Mohegan
• Kate Talamo-Hagan, Founder & CEO, Think Traffic
• Melissa Thevenot, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
• Kaleigh Thompson, Vice President of Business Development, Pavilion Payments
• Shane Thompson, Director of Sales, Corporate Accounts, Konami Gaming
• Alec Thomson, CEO, Arizona Lottery
• Daniel Vyravipillai, Global Head of Gaming, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

With tons of of nominations acquired from throughout the trade, the ELG 40 Under 40 choice course of was as aggressive as ever.

““The lasting value of this program is evident in the continued contributions of the people it has recognized. ELG alumni occupy C-suite roles at leading operators and suppliers, shape policy at regulatory agencies, and are among the most influential voices in gaming today. This year’s honorees join a remarkable community, and we look forward to seeing how they shape the industry in the years ahead.”

TIG President & CEO Brian Wyman

Nominations Were Reviewed and Honorees Selected By The ELG 40 Under 40 Selection Committee:

• Melissa Aarskaug, Independent Gaming Consultant
• Pam Buckley, Executive Vice President, Global Gaming Women
• Tracy Cohen, Director of Europe, Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)
• Alex Dixon, Senior Advisor, GMA Consulting
• Jason Giles, Executive Director, Indian Gaming Association (IGA)

“Looking down the list for the class of 2027, the breadth of leadership and talent is really striking. As gaming evolves rapidly across technology, regulation, customer experience, and market expansion, these honorees are helping define the industry’s trajectory. We’re proud to recognize them at this stage of their careers and to celebrate the contribution they are already making across the sector.”

Robin Harrison, world content material director for WorldGaming, dad or mum firm of iGB and GGB.

Join us to rejoice the Class of 2027 throughout the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Networking Reception, in partnership with Global Gaming Expo (G2E), on Wednesday, September 30, from 4 to five p.m. on the G2E Networking Lounge in Hall D at Venetian Expo.

The Innovation Group is a globally revered analysis and advisory agency serving the gaming, leisure, hospitality, and leisure industries. With greater than $100B in funding choices pushed throughout six continents and forecasts monitoring inside 5% of precise revenues, TIG has been trusted throughout essentially the most aggressive sectors and complicated jurisdictions for many years. TIG’s dedication to cross-disciplinary experience and efficiency optimization persistently leads shoppers by means of dynamic initiatives with readability and confidence. TIG based Emerging Leaders of Gaming in 2012 to present younger professionals within the already aggressive industries it served alternatives for recognition {and professional} growth.