Scott Gunn has been promoted to senior vice president of global government relations and United States business development, Gtech Corporation announced on Friday.
According to the lottery operator, Mr. Gunn has worked for Gtech since 1994 in various positions in sales, business development, public affairs and global operations. Most recently, he spent two years as the vice president of Western region operations, in which he oversaw the activities of eight Western region sites.
“Scott is a seasoned strategist who understands the intricacies within governments, has a vast knowledge of Gtech operations and knows how to effectively bring these two disciplines together for both our customers and the company," said Jaymin B. Patel, the company’s chief executive, in a prepared statement. "As a result, his work on behalf of our customers has required substantial interaction with government, political, media, and community representatives.
In his new position, Mr. Gunn will be responsible for worldwide government relations and strategy.