IGSA announces new Board of Directors for 2026, led by Aristocrat's Nimish Purohit

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, following its annual election process.

After the election of IGSA’s Board of Directors, the new Board met to select its Chair and Vice Chair.

The 2026 IGSA Board of Directors includes:

• Chair – Nimish Purohit, Aristocrat
• Vice Chair – Charmaine Hogan, Playtech
• Treasurer – Spencer Peterson, Konami Gaming
• Board Member – Donovan Meyer, Light & Wonder
• Board Member – Syed Hussain, Oregon Lottery
• Board Member – Rich Rader, Umpqua Indian Development Corporation

According to IGSA President Mark Pace, membership continues to grow each year, reflecting the strength of the gaming industry.

“I am pleased to have a Board of Directors that represents the diversity of our supplier and operator members,” he said. “Through them, IGSA continues its strategy of collaborating and finding solutions with the industry.”

Purohit said 2025 was a highly successful year for the association, with new members added and active committees expanded.

“There has been meaningful and successful growth in our active committees, and we are planning new committees to address issues in several areas," Purohit stated. "I’d like to thank my fellow board members for choosing me to continue leading our organization.”

The International Gaming Standards Association is a non-profit trade association that creates standards and best practices with benefits for gaming, operators, regulators, and suppliers.

You can revisit our exclusive interview with Mark Pace, IGSA President, for Yogonet's 2025 year-end special here.