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Gaming Laboratories International appoints four sales directors

Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:10 PM
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Gaming Laboratories International on Thursday announced four sales director promotions across its EMEIA operation:

  • Francesca Badon, director of account management, EMEIA
  • Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña, director of business development, EMEIA
  • Caio Parry, director of account management, EMEIA
  • Antonino Santangelo, director of account management, EMEIA

“We are delighted to promote these four great leaders and see their careers progress within GLI. Together, they represent decades of gaming knowledge and experience, hugely benefiting our clients,” EMEIA Sales Vice President Chris Davies said in a statement.  “As they have grown, so has the value they bring and we look forward to exciting times for both them and the future of our industry.”

Badon, based in Italy, has been with GLI since 2019, most recently serving as senior account manager.

Ruiz-Ocana, based in Spain, has worked with GLI since 2021, previously serving as EMEIA senior business development manager.

Based in the United Kingdom, Parry has been with GLI since 2018, starting as a project manager and most recently as senior account manager.

Santangelo, with GLI since 2018 and most recently as senior account manager, is based in Malta.

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“These promotions reflect the strength of our EMEIA sales organization and the leadership we continue to build across the region,” said EMEIA Sales Vice President James Illingworth. ‘“Francesca, Alberto, Caio, and Antonino each bring valuable market knowledge, strong client relationships, and a clear understanding of the opportunities ahead. In their expanded roles, they will help us deepen our support for customers and strengthen GLI’s presence across EMEIA.”

Davies, Ruiz-Ocaña, and Badon will represent GLI along with a larger EMEIA team at SBC Lisbon, where GLI will be at stand B238.

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