Global Gaming Women Tuesday announced the appointments of Lauren Bates as first vice president and Siobhan Lane as second vice president of its Board of Directors.
Bates is Konami Gaming’s vice president of sales, Western Region, and Lane is the chief commercial officer and interim lead of Light & Wonder’s gaming-business unit.
“Our founding board members created this organization to encourage and support the professional advancement of women in gaming,” said GGW President Cassie Stratford in a statement. “Because of them, GGW has the legitimacy and recognition we do today. As our industry expands, it is a privilege to be able to build upon that vision alongside inspiring leaders such as Lauren and Siobhan. Both executives are authorities in organizational transformation and will be invaluable assets for GGW as we continue to develop our organizational structure and further advance our important mission.”
Bates is responsible for developing and managing a team of sales professionals for Konami, driving revenue, increasing the overall market and ship share, and developing and executing the annual business strategy.
“GGW is actively delivering vital educational programs, networking events, and development opportunities to women at all stages in their careers, thanks to the support of volunteers, mentors, members, and sponsors across the industry,” said Bates. “The work we do is ambitious, impactful, and altogether necessary to advance the future of gaming.”
At Light & Wonder, Lane leads the North American business unit and oversees commercial strategy, product management, marketing, and data and analytics.
“It’s truly an honor to be called upon by GGW to serve on the Board of Directors and help further expand – and positively impact – the gaming industry in this capacity,” Lane said. “As a woman in the industry, this role with GGW is deeply personal to me.”¯ It is integral that we continue to create opportunities and spaces that uplift, celebrate and support the countless women in gaming who are inspiring and affecting change.”
GGW has more than 6,000 professional members in all states and 25 countries, representing women in commercial, tribal, suppliers, lottery, tourism, and digital gaming.
