Andersson - who has over 18 years experience working in the gaming industry, the last three gained with ACE Interactive - will be responsible for delivering the ACE SBG platform through Aristocrat to the international casino sector as well as VLT solutions to the global lottery industry. Reporting directly to CEO Michael Koch, the appointment is effective from 1st January 2008.
Expanding on the appointment, Michael Koch said: “I am grateful to have such an experienced and talented professional in this role. Håkan has worked in both development and operations and has a unique insight on how gaming systems work and how they must be built to meet operators' requirements. Håkan and his organization will be instrumental in executing our business plan for 2008 and the years to come.
Håkan Andersson will be part of the senior management team representing ACE on the Aristocrat stand at the forthcoming International Casino Exhibition in London, 22-24 January.