Celadon to Head Gaming for IGT

Slot giant IGT has promoted Fabio Celadon to senior vice president, Gaming Portfolio. The 15-year industry assumes the post after heading up IGT’s Greater China and International operations.

International Game Technology has appointed Fabio Celadon to the position of senior vice president, Gaming Portfolio.

The 15-year industry veteran will be responsible for five areas within the slot giant’s Gaming division: technological advancements and market and competitive trends; global research, development and delivery consolidation and related allocation of budgets and resources; content portfolio evolution; hardware and content road maps consolidation and execution; and product performance and results.

“His operational experience, coupled with his global perspective and in-depth knowledge of the gaming industry makes him ideally suited to lead the Gaming Portfolio group,” said CEO Marco Sala.

Celadon most recently served as managing director, IGT Greater China, and senior vice president, IGT International.

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