We’re thrilled to announce that Pierre Otto, GLI’s General Manager for South Africa, has been recognized as one of the TOP 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa 2024! Presented by Women in Gaming Africa and iGaming AFRIKA, this honor celebrates Pierre’s exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and commitment to advancing Africa’s gaming landscape. Since joining GLI in 2017, Pierre has played a pivotal role in supporting clients across the continent with his extensive experience in engineering, compliance, and operations. His career journey—spanning supplier, operator, and regulatory sectors—exemplifies his dedication to fostering innovation and growth in the gaming industry. Congratulations, Pierre, on this well-deserved recognition! #GLI #GamingLabs #Leadership #GamingIndustry #AfricaGaming #WomenInGamingAfrica
Women in Gaming Africa presents the inaugural TOP 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming, Africa 2024!??? As part of our commitment to fostering diversity, innovation, and collaboration within the African gaming industry, Women in Gaming Africa, in partnership with iGaming AFRIKA, is thrilled to unveil our first-ever TOP 50 Most Influential Men in Gaming List for 2024. This groundbreaking initiative celebrates the visionary leaders, game-changers, and advocates shaping the industry across the continent. ? Our distinguished panel of 13 anonymous judges, representing a cross-section of expertise from the gaming and tech sectors throughout Africa and further afield, reviewed over 250 nominees. Each judge assessed candidates based on criteria that reflect their impact, influence, innovation & dedication to advancing the industry. Step forward Top 50 recipient: Pierre Otto ???? is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the gaming and technology sectors, currently serving as General Manager, South Africa at Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI). Since joining GLI in 2017, Pierre has held key roles, including Senior Engineering Manager, Technical Group Manager, and Compliance and Quality Manager, showcasing his deep expertise in engineering, compliance, and operations within the gaming industry. Pierre’s career spans over two decades, including leadership roles such as Senior Sales Manager at Scientific Games, Operations Director for WMS Gaming Africa, and Technical Manager at Sun International’s The Carousel Casino. His diverse background across supplier, operator, and regulatory sectors equips him with a unique perspective to support clients in navigating Africa's evolving gaming landscape. With an S4 degree in Electronics from Tshwane University of Technology and an Executive Management Program from the University of Cape Town, Pierre combines technical expertise with strategic business acumen. As a proven leader, his knowledge and vision continue to drive innovation and growth for GLI and its clients across Africa. Stay tuned as we reveal this year's honourees; leaders who are paving the way for the future of gaming in Africa!??? #MiGAfrica #MeninGamingAfrica #Top50 #Influential #SouthAfrica? #iGaming #Sportsbook #Gambling #Regulator #WiGAfrica #iGamingAfrika