Gaming Intelligence names three Games Global executives in 2024 Hot 50

16 February 2024 - Gaming Intelligence has named a trio of executive leaders from prominent iGaming supplier Games Global on its annual list of industry trailblazers.

Announced during ICE 2024, the Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 recognises the people who have made a difference to their company or the gaming industry during the past year, and those who are in a key position of influence in the coming year.

Games Global CEO Walter Bugno, who won his first Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 nomination in 2012, was celebrated for his ability to bring together expertise and strategic vision to power innovation.

“In 2021, Walter took the helm as CEO of Games Global, bringing together some of the brightest industry entities to deliver unparalleled innovation and catapult the business to the forefront of the iGaming industry.”

The listing goes on to say, “Expertly amassing a leadership team with the drive and skill to oversee this mammoth undertaking, Walter has instilled a culture of bold, unapologetic honesty, capable of breaking down geographic borders to bring the business’ workforce together on a joint mission to become a leading global supplier.”

Meanwhile, Chief People and Transformation Officer Leila Goelz was lauded as being respected industry-wide for her strategic approach to people management.

“Leila’s passion for people, culture and transformative management is captivating.”

She has been “paramount in creating the Games Global brand and culture; leading the charge to ensure a cultural thread was embedded through all global hubs, and bringing teams together to become greater than the sum of their parts.”

This is not the first time Leila has received a prestigious industry accolade during her time at Games Global, as she scooped the HR Champion Award at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2023.

Rounding off the recognitions, Games Global’s Chief Product Officer Andy Booth was applauded for being a prominent iGaming leader who has “consistently raised the benchmark with his innovative spirit, data-driven approach and strong strategic direction.”

“He has since helped guide Games Global on its journey to become the industry benchmark as a supplier, whilst driving success for its customers.”

The full list of Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 2024 winners can be found here.