Konami Announces Key Promotions to Senior Leadership

In recognition of their long-term dedication and success, Konami Gaming recently announced several promotions. Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Steve Sutherland said the promotions exemplify “the strong tenure and excellent caliber of professionals working each day to ensure the long term success of our customers, our business, and our industry." Steve Walther (l.) will serve as senior director of product management.

Konami Gaming Inc. recently announced several promotions:

  • Michael Coppert was named vice president of customer service;
  • Alan Cripe will serve as senior director of regional sales;
  • Jeff George was promoted to senior director of software engineering;
  • Lori Olk was named senior director of regulatory compliance;
  • Scott Richards is now senior director of system sales;
  • Eddie Sepich will serve as senior director of embedded and interface systems;
  • Norio Tone was promoted to senior director of hardware platform product
  • Steve Walther will serve as senior director of product management;
  • Casey Whalen was named senior director of regional sales.

Konami Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Steve Sutherland said, “These new appointments are an example of the strong tenure and excellent caliber of professionals working each day to ensure the long term success of our customers, our business, and our industry. We share a common objective of driving the next generation of great games and technology to market. By investing in our talent, we are reinforcing our core values of quality, service, accountability and performance. Konami is thrilled to recognize these new members to our core leadership team.”