AGS has appointed experienced gaming industry executive Mark DeDeaux as senior director, slot products. He will oversee games product management, gaming operations, and sales administration, with a focus on the company’s leased games business.

He has over 20 years of gaming industry experience to AGS, including 13 years in gaming equipment sales and gaming operations, along with more than 10 years of experience in casino operations.

Before joining AGS, he had worked for Next Gaming, where he supervised the game development, product management, strategic initiatives, business development, sales and marketing for the skill-based games developer.

“Mark brings exceptional experience to the customer journey,” AGS Senior Vice President of Slot Products Andrew Burke said. “With 10 years working in casino operations in several different markets, he understands our customers’ goals and challenges very well. He also possesses a deep technical knowledge of product and a strong understanding of the competitive marketplace.”