Aristocrat Names Rowe to Head Asia-Pacific

Aristocrat Leisure Limited has promoted Chris Rowe to the position of managing director, Asia-Pacific, overseeing all sales and business development in the region.

Australian slot manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced the Chris Rowe, most recently sales and business development director for the Asia-Pacific region, has been promoted to the position of managing director, Asia-Pacific.

Rowe has been with Aristocrat since 2004. He assumes the Asia-Pacific helm recently vacated with the resignation of Vincent Kelly. In his new role, Rowe will remain based in Macau.

“Working across the region over the last two and a half years has given me insight into just how dynamic and diverse these markets are, along with real belief in the potential that lies ahead,” Rowe said in a statement emailed to GGRAsia.

“Aristocrat will continue to focus on further strengthening our partnerships with casino customers in Asia-Pacific. We have an important role in helping our customers meet their challenges, whether that’s in terms of managing complexity, finding growth or responding to change in the market.”