AGS Welcomes David Jacques as Vice President of Table Games Engineering
AGS (NYSE: AGS) has appointed David Jacques as Vice President of Table Games Engineering, reporting to John Hemberger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Table Products. Jacques will lead the Table Games Engineering team, focusing on design, product development, and new product introductions.
In his role, Jacques will oversee supplier technical support, risk management, and quality assurance initiatives within the Table Games Division. He brings significant industry experience, having previously served as Senior Director of Software Development at Light & Wonder for four years and as Chief Technology Officer at DEQ Systems for 12 years.
The appointment aligns with AGS's strategy to strengthen its position in the gaming industry, particularly in its table games portfolio development and innovative gaming solutions.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) ha nominato David Jacques come Vice Presidente dell'Ingegneria dei Giochi da Tavolo, riportando a John Hemberger, Vice Presidente Senior e Direttore Generale dei Prodotti da Tavolo. Jacques guiderà il team di Ingegneria dei Giochi da Tavolo, concentrandosi sul design, lo sviluppo del prodotto e le introduzioni di nuovi prodotti.
Nel suo ruolo, Jacques supervisionerà il supporto tecnico ai fornitori, la gestione dei rischi e le iniziative di assicurazione della qualità all'interno della Divisione Giochi da Tavolo. Porta con sé una significativa esperienza nel settore, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Senior dello Sviluppo Software presso Light & Wonder per quattro anni e di Direttore Tecnico presso DEQ Systems per 12 anni.
La nomina è in linea con la strategia di AGS di rafforzare la propria posizione nell'industria del gioco, in particolare nello sviluppo del suo portafoglio di giochi da tavolo e nelle soluzioni di gioco innovative.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) ha nombrado a David Jacques como Vicepresidente de Ingeniería de Juegos de Mesa, reportando a John Hemberger, Vicepresidente Senior y Gerente General de Productos de Mesa. Jacques liderará el equipo de Ingeniería de Juegos de Mesa, enfocándose en el diseño, el desarrollo de productos y las introducciones de nuevos productos.
En su rol, Jacques supervisará el soporte técnico a proveedores, la gestión de riesgos y las iniciativas de aseguramiento de calidad dentro de la División de Juegos de Mesa. Aporta una experiencia significativa en la industria, habiendo trabajado previamente como Director Senior de Desarrollo de Software en Light & Wonder durante cuatro años y como Director de Tecnología en DEQ Systems durante 12 años.
La nombramiento está alineado con la estrategia de AGS para fortalecer su posición en la industria del juego, particularmente en el desarrollo de su portafolio de juegos de mesa y soluciones de juego innovadoras.
AGS (NYSE: AGS)는 David Jacques를 테이블 게임 엔지니어링 부사장으로 임명하였으며, John Hemberger(테이블 제품의 수석 부사장 및 총괄 관리자)에게 보고합니다. Jacques는 테이블 게임 엔지니어링 팀을 이끌며 디자인, 제품 개발 및 신제품 소개에 집중할 것입니다.
그의 역할에서 Jacques는 테이블 게임 부서 내의 공급업체 기술 지원, 위험 관리 및 품질 보증 이니셔티브를 감독할 것입니다. 그는 Light & Wonder에서 4년간 소프트웨어 개발 수석 이사로 재직했으며, DEQ Systems에서 12년간 최고 기술 책임자로 근무한 상당한 업계 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 AGS가 게임 산업에서의 입지를 강화하고, 특히 테이블 게임 포트폴리오 개발 및 혁신적인 게임 솔루션에 중점을 두고 있다는 전략과 일치합니다.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) a nommé David Jacques au poste de Vice-Président de l'Ingénierie des Jeux de Table, relevant de John Hemberger, Vice-Président Senior et Directeur Général des Produits de Table. Jacques dirigera l'équipe d'Ingénierie des Jeux de Table, en se concentrant sur la conception, le développement de produits et l'introduction de nouveaux produits.
Dans son rôle, Jacques supervisera le support technique aux fournisseurs, la gestion des risques et les initiatives d'assurance qualité au sein de la Division des Jeux de Table. Il apporte une expérience significative dans l'industrie, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Directeur Senior du Développement Logiciel chez Light & Wonder pendant quatre ans et celui de Directeur Technique chez DEQ Systems pendant douze ans.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'AGS visant à renforcer sa position dans l'industrie du jeu, en particulier dans le développement de son portefeuille de jeux de table et des solutions de jeu innovantes.
AGS (NYSE: AGS) hat David Jacques zum Vizepräsidenten der Tischspieltechnik ernannt, der an John Hemberger, Senior Vice President und General Manager von Tischprodukten, berichtet. Jacques wird das Team der Tischspieltechnik leiten und sich auf Design, Produktentwicklung und die Einführung neuer Produkte konzentrieren.
In seiner Rolle wird Jacques die technische Unterstützung für Lieferanten, das Risikomanagement und die Initiativen zur Qualitätssicherung innerhalb der Tischspielabteilung überwachen. Er bringt umfassende Branchenerfahrung mit, nachdem er zuvor vier Jahre als Senior Director für Softwareentwicklung bei Light & Wonder und zwölf Jahre als Chief Technology Officer bei DEQ Systems tätig war.
Die Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der Strategie von AGS, seine Position in der Glücksspielbranche zu stärken, insbesondere in der Entwicklung seines Portfolios an Tischspielen und innovativen Glücksspiellösungen.
- Strategic hire with extensive gaming technology experience strengthens table games division
- Addition of senior leadership talent from major competitor Light & Wonder
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LAS VEGAS, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGS (NYSE: AGS), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, and interactive products and services to the global gaming industry, today announced the appointment of David Jacques as the company’s new Vice President of Table Games Engineering. Jacques, an accomplished leader with extensive experience in the gaming technology sector, will report to John Hemberger, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Table Products.
In this role, Jacques will be responsible for leading AGS' Table Games Engineering team, driving design and product development, project engineering, and new product introductions. His responsibilities also include supplier technical support, risk and asset management, and overseeing continuous improvement and quality assurance initiatives within the Table Games Division. Jacques will work closely with senior leadership to set strategic plans and objectives, ensuring that AGS continues to meet its business and customer goals with innovative and high-quality table game products.
“David’s wealth of experience and proven leadership in table game technology makes him an invaluable addition to our team,” said John Hemberger. “His expertise in product development, engineering, and strategic planning aligns perfectly with AGS’ commitment to delivering exceptional products to our casino partners. We are excited to welcome him aboard as we continue to grow and strengthen our position as a leader in the gaming industry.”
Prior to joining AGS, Jacques served as Senior Director of Software Development at Light & Wonder for four years and Director of Software Development for nearly four years. He also held the role of Chief Technology Officer at DEQ Systems, a gaming technology company specializing in bonusing systems for table games, for 12 years. His extensive background in both product development and engineering management in the gaming industry makes him highly qualified to lead AGS’ Table Games Engineering team into its next phase of innovation and growth.
David Jacques’ leadership will play a critical role in the ongoing development of AGS’ table games portfolio and its continued focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions to the gaming industry.
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