GLI Europe names Illingworth director of European business development

Hillegom, THE NETHERLANDS (PRESS RELEASE) -- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), the world's leading gaming technical consulting and independent certification laboratory, and its affiliate GLI Europe B.V., are pleased to announce the appointment of James Illingworth as their director of European business development.

Illingworth is based in GLI's European Headquarters in Hillegom, The Netherlands where he will lead the GLI Europe's Business Development team.

Illingworth has extensive gaming experience across the continent, having worked in the industry for more than 18 years for companies such as Atronic, Magic Dreams SRL, Spielo International, John Huxley, and having commenced his career in gaming with publishing.

GLI Europe's Managing Director Martin Britton welcomed Illingworth on board saying, "James brings a wealth of industry experience and contacts with him to GLI as well as his work ethic and enthusiasm. We are pleased to have been able to bring him into GLI and look forward to continued growth with him leading the Business Development team."

Commenting on his appointment Illingworth said, "I am delighted to be joining GLI at this exciting time and look forward to working closely with Martin and the team in Europe and supporting our sister companies worldwide. With the gaming landscape changing, there is opportunity to work with and support companies in land-based and online markets. With GLI’s global infrastructure, it is the obvious choice for companies looking for regulatory and product certifications."

For nearly 25 years, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC has been the world leader in providing independent testing, inspection and certification services to the gaming, wagering and lottery industry. GLI also offers independent network and information security assessments to its regulatory, lottery and supplier clients. With 20 laboratory locations located across Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, North America and South America, GLI is the only global organization of its kind to hold U.S. and international accreditations for compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, 17020 and guide 65 standards for technical competence in the gaming, wagering and lottery industries. For more information, visit www.gaminglabs.com.