KGM Names Oliva Vice President, Technical Services

With 30 years of technical experience in the gaming industry, Peter M. Oliva recently was named vice president of the technical services division at KGM. Previously Olive was senior director of field services at SPIELO International (GTECH) and held executive positions at WMS Gaming.

KGM has named Peter M. Oliva as vice president of the company’s technical services division, where he will provide leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of KGM’s technical support operations. Oliva brings 30 years of technical experience in the gaming industry to his new position.

Previously, Oliva was senior director of field services for SPIELO International (GTECH), preceded by positions as director of operations and executive director of regional operations at WMS Gaming. Oliva also worked in slot operations at Atlantic City casinos for 14 years. He has completed courses in the gaming industry and business at Atlantic Cape Community College, Lake Forest Graduate School, the Dale Carnegie School and Trump University.

Jason Cohen, KGM executive vice president, said, “The vice president of technical services plays a critical role in advancing our service practices. Pete has extensive experience in developing, refining and enhancing operations at world-class gaming companies. His unique perspective and experience will help us to continue to bring our practices to new levels of efficiency and productivity, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.”