Gaming Laboratories International promotes two to Senior Directors of Engineering

Monday, January 12, 2026 8:52 PM
  • United States
  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming

Gaming Laboratories International has promoted Malvina Mikaelian and Reenesh Mahabeer to Senior Directors of Engineering.

Mikaelian has been with GLI for 22 years and is based in the company’s Las Vegas lab. During her time with the company, Mikaelian has opened GLI’s South Africa and Las Vegas labs and has led the technical group through dynamic advances in gaming technology.

“Malvina brings a proven track record of technical leadership, operational excellence, and cross‑functional collaboration,” GLI Vice President of Engineering Andrea Bossard said in a statement. “In her new role, she will lead strategic engineering initiatives, strengthen organizational execution, and help drive the next phase of innovation and growth for the global land-based division.”

Mahabeer is based in GLI’s South Africa lab and has been with the company for just less than 20 years, starting as a Senior Engineer. He has led his team through multiple changes in the South African gaming landscape in land-based and igaming.

“Reenesh is a trusted, exceptional leader driving our global digital initiatives and accelerating innovation in emerging technologies,” said GLI Vice President of Engineering Ginnie Hollis. “He combines vast market and technical expertise to deliver global consistency and a world-class experience for our clients, while inspiring peers and empowering his team.”

 

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