Scientific Games Corporation announced Wednesday that Doug Albregts will Combine the Firm as the executive VP and group CEO of the Gaming Division.
Albregts joins Scientific Games by Sharp Electronics Corporation of America, in which he held senior executive level positions, serving as President, CEO of Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America, as well as President, CEO and Chairman of Sharp Electronics America, where he was responsible for the overall leadership of the Americas$6 billion operating unit consisting of customer products, home appliances, and display devices, energy storage and business/office products, and managing an organization of over 2,000 workers.
Albregts has also held executive management roles focused on enterprise development in multinational digital technology companies such as American Express, NEC and Samsung.
As Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gaming Division, Albregts will oversee Scientific Games’ product development, manufacturing, supply chain and earnings of the company’s Gambling products, systems and services.
Albregts replaces Derik Mooberry, who’ll stay with the firm as EVP for Strategic Projects.
“Given Scientific Games’ varied assortment of products and services, we’re very excited that we will be attracting Doug’s profound experience managing a wide selection of high-tech businesses and forcing innovation across product lines to lead the gaming division. Doug’s established success at elite global technology companies will help us lead the industry in innovation and allow us to implement our growth plans. In addition, I want to admit Derik Mooberry for his service and leadership at our business and within our industry. We are looking forward to continuing to work with him,” said Barry Cottle, CEO, SG Interactive and incoming firm CEO.
