Austrian game and system supplier Apex Gaming has promoted Max Pessnegger from chief technology officer to chief executive officer, effective November 1. Company founder Johannes Weissengruber was named chairman of the Apex Group of Companies.
Pessnegger has played a major role in expanding the gaming portfolio of Apex Gaming, which covers land-based, online and mobile gaming channels.
The naming of Weissengruber as chairman of the parent group reflects the strategic alignment within the company and assures a future-proof management structure, the company said.
“I am very proud to be able to lead Apex Gaming,” said Pessnegger. “We have a clear vision that we are implementing step-by-step. The new EVO platform is a quantum leap in gaming technology. Our Apex Player System has brought a brand new segment to the company in electronic roulette, yet with a difference as this solution offers so much more.”
The iDROP money management system links live gaming with slots for ticket-in/ticket-out.
Weissengruber welcomed Pessnegger to the CEO role, stating, “Max has played a strong and influential role at Apex since day one of his arrival. He combines strong technical expertise, great industry experience, winning management techniques with the sheer will to succeed.
“He possesses a natural curiosity to listen to customers and the team to understand exactly what the future market requirements are,. and has the tenacity to make this reality. I am personally very pleased that Max has accepted the position as CEO of Apex Gaming.”
