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Gamestec appoint new Managing Director
Chris Butler joins leading UK gaming group from Punch Taverns
Gamestec, the leading player in the UK gaming and amusement machines sector, has announced the appointment of Chris Butler as Managing Director.
Chris has more than 20 years senior management experience within the gaming industry as an operator, manufacturer and retailer. He joins Gamestec, part of Danoptra Gaming Group, from Punch Taverns where he was Director of Machines & Vending.
Mr Butler said: “I’ve watched Gamestec’s progress over the past couple of years and have been impressed how the management have grown the business so successfully.
“I join the company during exciting times for the UK games and amusement industry which present us with many challenges and opportunities. And, in many ways, it’s a home from home for me as 23 years ago I left Music Hire, now part of Gamestec – so my career has come full circle.”
Mr Butler takes up his position at Gamestec early next month (March).
Derek Lloyd, Chief Executive of Danoptra commented: “Chris has a well seasoned perspective on our industry which perfectly complements Gamestec’s needs and he brings a great combination of vision and energy regarding our future business.
“Chris will bring a further depth to the management team and will ensure we remain on target with our long-term business plans.”
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Thomas Atcheson, GREEN Communications
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Kathy Burke, GREEN Communications
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Editors Notes
Gamestec, part of Danoptra Gaming Group, has more than 50 years of experience in the gaming and amusement machines business. With more than 2,000 employees, providing operating services to some 40,000 machines in the UK Gamestec is one of the largest operators in the country.
Gamestec operate machines for customers of all sizes in many different markets, including pubs, bars, leisure venues, licensed betting offices, clubs, bingo halls, casino’s and adult gaming centres.
The company invests equally in both people and technology, and aims to deliver the highest quality in customer service and is a key member of both the British Amusement Caterers Trade Association (BACTA) and Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL).
