Slot supplier American Gaming Systems has named Kimo Akiona, a former executive of Bally Technologies and SHFL entertainment, as the company’s new chief financial officer.
During a near-10-year tenure at Bally/SHFL, Akiona managed the global accounting function, which included teams in the U.S., Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
Upon Akiona taking his new position at AGS, Curt Mayer will step down as chief financial officer after four years in the role.
“Kimo brings extensive strategic, financial, and accounting experience as well as a deep understanding of the gaming industry to his new role,” AGS Chief Executive Officer David Lopez said.
“We are confident that his global experience and leadership qualities will benefit AGS and our customers as we manage our growing business. “We thank Curt for his numerous contributions to AGS and wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.”
“I am pleased to join the AGS team at a time when the company is quickly establishing itself as a more complete and formidable gaming equipment supplier,” said Akiona. “Their commitment to customers and product quality, as well as their efforts to diversify are impressive. I look forward to working with the team during this exciting time of growth and diversification.”
