Konami promotes industry veteran Crosby

Konami Gaming has appointed industry veteran Gerard Crosby as senior vice president and chief games product officer to drive continued games product performance and advancement across global markets.

He brings nearly three decades of experience in games research and development, hardware and software engineering, product strategy and business operations management.

Leading games R&D at Konami Australia since 2001, he has developed a demonstrated track record of success, delivering consistent results across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and South Africa, as well as broader markets. 

As senior vice president and chief games product officer for both Konami Gaming and Konami Australia, Crosby is responsible for leading the company’s global games R&D, including vision, conceptualisation, strategy and execution. 

“Gerard Crosby has been with the Konami organization for 23 years, leading with demonstrated commitment to product quality and driving exceptional results for casinos across diverse market segments,” said Steve Sutherland, president and chief executive officer at Konami Gaming.

Through Gerard’s expanded leadership and ongoing collaboration between Konami’s world-class R&D teams in the US, Australia and Japan, we anticipate expanding games product outcomes for our casino customers worldwide.”