Ainsworth CEO Harald Neumann resigns, COO Ryan Comstock appointed acting CEO

Ainsworth Game Technology announced on Monday that Chief Executive Harald Neumann has resigned with immediate effect, and that Chief Operating Officer Ryan Comstock would step in as acting CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

A comprehensive search is being launched to identify Neumann’s successor, with both internal and external candidates to be considered.

Comstock, who is based in Las Vegas, joined Ainsworth in 2012 and became COO in 2018. He has held roles across finance, manufacturing, hardware and software development, compliance, IT, and operations.

Before joining Ainsworth, Comstock spent nearly a decade at Deloitte in its audit and assurance practice, serving clients in the gaming, manufacturing, and technology sectors. He holds degrees in accounting and computer information systems from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a certified public accountant.

He is also Chair of the Board of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM).

Comstock’s remuneration would remain unchanged for now, with a “expeditious review” to determine any new compensation for his expanded responsibilities. Details of his current employment terms are included in the company’s 2024 annual report.

The board thanked Neumann for his contribution during his tenure as CEO.