The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced leadership changes following its annual congress in Botswana. The organization has named Ben Haden as president, taking over from Dr. Jason Lane, with Caroline Kongwa appointed as vice president.
Haden brings a wealth of experience to the role. He is currently a director of the U.K. Gambling Commission and has served as trustee for IAGR for several years, the last two as vice president, delivering two very successful annual conferences.
In tandem with this appointment, Caroline Kongwa assumed the position of vice president, solidifying her continued commitment to IAGR’s mission. Kongwa is the chief strategic adviser of the National Gambling Board in South Africa.
“During my two years of tenure, I’m determined to build on Jason’s great work while President,” said Haden. “It’s a challenging but exciting time to be in gambling regulation. We’ll be looking to encourage greater collaboration and sharing best practices across jurisdictions and partners, fostering a stronger sense of our community.
“IAGR would like to sincerely thank outgoing President Jason Lane for his two years of outstanding leadership. We’re very pleased that Jason will continue to be actively involved in IAGR, serving as an IAGR board trustee.”
These announcements were made during the culmination of IAGR’s annual conference held in Gaborone, Botswana, where regulators from around the world came together to discuss key industry issues and best practices.
IAGR also announced its next annual conference will be held in Rome, October 21-24, 2024. The conference will be a partnership event, co-hosted by IAGR and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).
“I’m excited about the opportunity to play a part in shaping IAGR’s 2024 conference in Rome and curating a program that matches the outstanding event we experienced here in Botswana,” said Kongwa.
