On September 30, Novomatic AG announced that Vice President of Product Management Thomas Schmalzer has assumed a new role, as the company’s vice president of global sales. Schmalzer, who will hold both titles concurrently, assumes the role previously held by Jakob Rothwangl.
Rothwangl started the strategic realignment of the global sales division in February 2021, transforming the organization and business model. He said, “I would like to thank my team at global sales and all colleagues at HQ as well as internationally who have supported me in this endeavor for their excellent team work.” Rothwangl will now undertake “a new strategically important project within the group,” according to a news release.
Commenting on his new role, Schmalzer said, “I am happy to devote myself to the expanded area of responsibility with full commitment, and will take on the development of product management as well as the expansion of the sales area with equal dedication and the best benefit for our customers worldwide.
“I am particularly looking forward to returning to the great team of the global sales division in order to jointly shape the future of Novomatic and its valued customers.”
The Novomatic AG Group is one of the largest international producers and operators of gaming technologies, with approximately 50 locations and 21,200 staff worldwide. Founded by Professor Johann F. Graf in 1980, the group exports high-tech electronic gaming equipment and solutions to 100 countries. It operates some 212,000 gaming terminals and video lottery terminals (VLTs) in 2,000-plus gaming operations as well as via rental arrangements.
Through its international subsidiaries, the group is active in all segments of the gaming industry and offers a diversified omnichannel product portfolio including land-based gaming products and services, management systems and cash management, online/mobile and social gaming solutions, sports betting solutions, and a range of ancillary products and services.
