LAS
VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayAGS,
Inc. (NYSE: AGS or "the Company"), a leading supplier of
high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services
to the global gaming industry, today announced that Robert "Rob"
Ziems will join the Company as Chief Legal Officer, effective
immediately. Ziems brings over 24 years of gaming and legal
experience to AGS and will lead the Company's legal and compliance
affairs and oversee the Latin
America and Interactive business strategy.
Ziems joins AGS from Aruze Gaming America, Inc.
("Aruze"), where he served for over 12 years. Most recently he
served as President of Aruze, Global Chief Legal Officer of Aruze
Gaming Group, and Corporate Secretary. At Aruze, Ziems led global
legal affairs, regulatory compliance, and global human resources.
In addition, he oversaw operating efficiencies, business
development, and procurement in the Americas.
"Rob is a great addition to our leadership team as we
diversify AGS' portfolio and advance our
business strategy," said David
Lopez, AGS President and Chief Executive Officer. "He has
deep gaming and regulatory experience combined with a
forward-thinking and collaborative leadership approach."
Ziems has served as in-house counsel for gaming
corporations for most of his career handling legal and regulatory
matters worldwide. Prior to Aruze, he served as Executive Vice
President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Mikohn
Gaming, later known as Progressive Gaming International Corporation
("PGIC"), where he managed the global legal, human resources,
compliance, and internal audit departments, in addition to
overseeing all corporate activities. He began in the gaming
industry as Associate General Counsel at Station Casino, Inc. and
later joined Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. as Associate General
Counsel. Ziems earned his law degree from Drake University School of Law, his Master of
Business Administration from Indiana
University, and his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
from the University of South
Florida.
Ziems succeeds Victor Gallo, who
has retired as AGS' General Counsel after serving since 2010. Gallo
will remain as Secretary for the Company.
Lopez added, "Looking back, it is difficult to overstate the
extraordinary impact Vic has had on AGS over the past 12 years. He
was instrumental in the acquisition and integration of Cadillac Jack, as well as the Company's IPO in
2018, and he has helped shape the strategy, structure, and culture
that have made AGS successful as a Company today. On behalf of the
entire leadership team, we wish him a well-deserved
retirement."
About AGS
AGS is a global company focused on creating
a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of
player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native
American gaming market, but our customer-centric culture and growth
have helped us branch out to become a leading all-inclusive
commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and
Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio,
real-money gaming platforms and content, highly rated social casino
solutions for operators and players, and best-in-class service, we
offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn
more at www.playags.com.
AGS Media Contact:
Julia Boguslawski, Chief Marketing
Officer
Jboguslawski@PlayAGS.com
Nikki Davis, Director, Marketing
& Communications
Ndavis@PlayAGS.com
AGS Investor Contact:
Brad Boyer, Senior Vice President of
Investor Relations & Corporate Operations
Investors@PlayAGS.com
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