Konami announces vice-presidential appointments for Whalen and Bertsch

Konami Gaming has announced the promotions of Casey Whalen and Jay Bertsch to vice-president, North American game sales and vice-president, global systems sales, respectively.

Previously serving as senior director, systems sales, Bertsch has maintained an important role in growing the company’s global partnerships for more than a decade, including three years overseas with Konami Australia Pty Ltd.

Whalen joined Konami in 2012 as director of regional sales, and has demonstrated exceptional leadership and record success across competitive Western markets.

“For years, Casey Whalen and Jay Bertsch have provided key support in championing Konami customers and advancing Konami’s market presence. said Thomas Jingoli, executive-vice president and chief commercial officer at Konami Gaming, Inc.

“They offer outstanding leadership and expertise for our sales division, with proven ability to achieve operational targets.

“As Konami’s game offering and systems technology continues to expand to new areas, the focus of our leadership remains on customer commitment and engaging entertainment.”