Kevin Mullally has been appointed CEO of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).
Mullally resigned from the same role at the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates with immediate effect in November, having overseen the initial steps of that burgeoning gambling market.
He will now become the first-ever CEO of the IAGR, which, despite having existed since the early 1980s, has never previously had someone in that position.
Previously, the IAGR has been managed by its Board of Trustees, with Ben Haden of the Gambling Commission (GC) in the role of President.
The Board remains in place to help direct strategy, while Mullally will strive to expand the organization’s scope of global engagement.
His appointment has been backed by the Board, with Haden saying: “The Board was unanimous in its excitement about bringing on a leader with Kevin’s background to guide IAGR in this newly created Chief Executive Officer role. His experience in regulatory governance, gaming industry technology, institutional leadership and international collaboration will be invaluable as IAGR continues to strengthen its global role and support regulators facing complex cross-jurisdictional challenges.”
While the Board sets the direction, Mullally will be tasked with executing it, building important partnerships and supporting regulators around the globe as they face increasingly borderless challenges.
Mullally himself has drawn attention to these challenges, saying: “IAGR’s strength lies in its members and their willingness to work together across jurisdictions."
He added: “My focus is on supporting regulators by expanding collaboration, sharing practical solutions, and ensuring IAGR remains at the forefront of addressing the most critical regulatory issues worldwide.”
The IAGR conference will take place in Lima, Peru, in October this year, and Mullally is also looking forward to the opportunities this will provide to make inroads on his long-term objectives.
Prior to his spell in the UAE, Mullally worked with Gaming Laboratories International for over 17 years and the Missouri Gaming Commission for 12 and a half years
