Konami Gaming has officially congratulated Shane Thompson, Director of Sales – Corporate Accounts, as one of this year’s Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40.
Shane has been listed among the gaming industry’s most significantly impactful professionals under the age of 40 by Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group (TIG).
His gaming career spans both the supplier and operator sectors, with a rapid rise to leadership since joining Konami in 2020. In his role as Director of Sales – Corporate Accounts, he works closely with many of the largest casino operators in North America to help advance the industry through leading game entertainment.
Tom Jingoli, President & COO at Konami Gaming, says: “In major markets across the US and Canada, Shane has taken a leading role in building innovative, collaborative partnership between Konami and the casinos we serve.
“His ability to forge new opportunities, pioneer creative solutions and unite diverse teams is helping shape the future of gaming.”
Leading a team reaching territories from coast to coast, Shane Thompson is actively driving collaborative success between Konami and its many long-term casino partners. His committed focus on the industry’s future is seen in a wide mix of gaming destinations and through his work as a Board member for the Canadian Gaming Association.
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