Galaxy Gaming, Inc., the world’s largest independent developer, manufacturer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced casino systems, announced that casino marketing veteran Dona Cassese has joined the company as vice president of marketing.
Galaxy also named Harry C. Hagerty, former CFO of Caesars Entertainment, as the company’s new chief financial officer.
As marketing VP, Cassese is responsible for the development and implementation marketing strategies for the company in a global capacity. The areas of responsibility include all internal and external communications, branding, tradeshows, events, customer engagement and all aspects of training.
Cassese was most recently CEO of Your Marketing Group. With over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry as both an operator and in manufacturing, Cassese has held many executive positions with industry leaders including Aristocrat Technologies, WMS Gaming, The Mirage and Luxor. She is well-respected in the gaming industry.
“One area I believed we needed to enhance was our marketing activities,” stated Robert Saucier, Galaxy’s CEO. “We are fortunate to have recruited Dona to lead this important segment of our overall sales and marketing strategies. Her reputation within the gaming industry is unsurpassed, and I am confident she and her marketing team will generate rapid results.”
“I am delighted to join Galaxy Gaming,” commented Cassese. “This is a very exciting time in the history of the company, and I am looking forward to being a part of the Galaxy Gaming leadership team. In my new role at Galaxy, I will work closely with my team in order to increase the brand awareness of the company and our products to the gaming industry. Galaxy provides a wide array of proven solutions to its casino clients, and we are very proud and excited to share the Galaxy success story with the industry.“
As CFO, Hagerty will be responsible for the all financial functions of the company. In addition, he will oversee compliance, IT and human resources.?
Hagerty has had a long career in finance and the gaming industry. He served as investment banker covering the gaming and lodging industries and was CFO of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc., both NYSE-listed gaming companies. He was a founder of and currently serves as an officer and director of Sightline Payments, LLC, an innovator in payment systems for gaming companies.
“We are very excited to have Harry join the Galaxy team,” said Saucier. “His background and experience will be instrumental in helping us grow while meeting the expectations of our various stakeholders, including regulators, investors and fellow employees.”
“I am excited as well,” commented Hagerty. “Galaxy has been growing nicely over the last few years and has completed some significant corporate transactions. However, I strongly believe that the company’s best days are ahead of it, and I look forward to working with my Galaxy colleagues to realize that future.”
