Slot machine maker Aruze Gaming Global says it has promoted two of the firm’s senior executives to global senior vice president roles, in a bid to expand the group’s “leadership to a global scale,” the company said in a press release.
Mike Sands has been promoted to global senior vice president of sales and marketing, with effect from September 1. Mr Sands joined Aruze in September 2024 as vice president of sales in Eastern Territories, and two months later was named senior vice president of sales for the North America and Latin America markets.
The announcement describes Mr Sands has having more than 20 years of leadership experience in the gaming industry, including more than eight years at slot machine brand Aristocrat.
Aruze said that since joining the company, Mr Sands “has reorganised and grown the sales team, achieved strong revenue performance, and deepened relationships with operators across key markets”.
“In his expanded role, Sands will oversee all global sales and marketing strategy, aligning regional teams with Aruze’s worldwide growth strategy,” stated the firm.
According to the announcement, David Vitullo has been promoted to global senior vice president of accounting and finance, also with effect from September 1.
Mr Vitullo joined the Aruze group on January 1 this year as senior vice president of accounting and finance.
He is described as a licensed certified public accountant with more than two decades of finance leadership in the gaming and technology sectors, and is said to have led a number of organisations “through large-scale integrations”.
“In his new role, he will lead Aruze’s global finance and accounting strategy, ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and long-term stability,” said Aruze.
The company added: “These promotions are being made in recognition of Mike and David’s accomplishments and contributions since joining Aruze Gaming Global.”
