Novomatic Gaming UK has announced that Kevin Temple is set to join the company in February 2020 as Director of Sales.
He joins Novomatic Gaming UK from Crown Leisure after several successful years as sales director of Crown subsidiary Deith Leisure. Temple continues a long career in the gaming industry spanning 35 years, including senior posts at Temple Agencies & Services, MHG, Sega and Deith Leisure. His other activities include Gala Fairydean Rovers Football Club, where he has been actively involved for over six years, starting as coach and rapidly progressing to chairman of the club.
Commenting on the new appointment, Phil Burke, Managing Director at Novomatic Gaming UK, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Kevin to NGUK. Kevin’s enthusiasm, experience and breadth of knowledge of the B3 and Cat C sectors along with his excellent reputation in the industry complement perfectly our outstanding technical and development staff and the fantastic range of products we offer. We’re determined to bring the strength of product and industry-leading service and support that makes us the market leaders in the casino sector to the Category C and B3 market, Kevin’s appointment will be a major factor in helping us to deliver that goal.”
Reflecting on the change, Temple stated: “I will be leaving Deith/Crown Leisure with a heavy heart as I have worked with them for a significant amount of years, and over that time, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and forged some great relationships. I am really excited about joining the team at Novomatic and see this as a great opportunity to work with one of the biggest companies in the gaming business.”
One of Temple’s first engagements will be at the Novomatic stand at ICE London, where we will be exhibiting additions to the Magic Games range, as well as unveiling some new products for the sector.