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Konami Gaming Inc.

is in the Retail Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.5M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Established in 1996, Konami Australia Pty Ltd has built a reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of gaming machines in a global market as well as providing a constantly innovative product range. Commencing as a distributor of gaming machines in Australia, Konami has expanded its market, exporting machines to New Zealand, Malaysia, China, Singapore, Philippines, South America and Russia. Current players of gaming machines are more demanding and new products need not only be aesthetically pleasing but must also entertain and engage the players at the same time. Konami continues to strive to provide products which reflect this player appeal as well as satisfying customer needs with high quality and innovative engineering. Konami will always continue its commitment to the industry by maintaining the development of new products and gaming concepts to the players as well as providing assistance and support for our product to the customers. Our dedicated sales, marketing and service teams offer an unmatched commitment to excellence. Konami Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of Konami Corporation. Konami Corporation was founded in Osaka, Japan in 1969 by Mr Kagemasa Kozuki, who currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

CEO, Chairman
Satoshi Sakamoto
Number of Employees 174
Contact Information

585 Trade Center Dr

Las Vegas, Nevada 89119

www.konamigamin...

1 702 616 1400

NAICS Code Hobby, Toy, and Game Stores: 451120

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Steve Sutherland Chief Operating Officer
Ian Cooper General Manager, Konami Australia Pty Ltd
Alan Cripe Director of Game Sales, Eastern Region
Charlie Thornton Director of Game Sales, Western Region
Deron Hunsberger Director of Sales
Jennifer Martinez Senior Director of Human Resources
Karen Koetz Director, System Sales
Mark Wiedemer Director, System Sales
Ryoichi Kimura Senior Director of Corporate Planning
Tom Jingoli Director of Compliance
Tom Soukup Senior Director, Systems Research & Development
Yuji Taniguchi Director, Games Research & Development

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Satoshi Sakamoto CEO, Chairman

Satoshi Sakamoto is the President of the Konami Group's Gaming Division. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Konami Gaming, Inc., Las Vegas and Konami Australia Pty Ltd which is based in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Sakamoto oversees all facets of the two companies in both countries, including proper corporate governance in relation to the compliance requirements attached to the Sarbanes Oxley Act, and in the fields of organization, administration, accounting, taxation and legal matters. Mr. Sakamoto has a Science background and was educated in Japan and the U.S.A. After graduating he joined an international company where he received extensive training in Management and Finance. He has been the managing director of companies for more than 25 years, the past 14 of which have been in the gaming industry.

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. CEO, Chairman Current

Organization Position Status
Gaming Standards Association Executive Vice President, Coo, Director, Konami Gaming Current
Konami Gaming, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
Konami Gaming, Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director Current
Bally Gaming, Inc. Vice President, Sales and Services Former
PAR Technology Corporation Contractor Department of Defense Former
Burroughs Corporation Former
Hamilton College Bachelor of Arts Degree Former

Mr.Cooper joined Konami Australia Pty Ltd as a foundation employee in 1996 and currently serves as General Manager. With a background in engineering, he has had many years experience in the gaming industry. Mr.Cooper's responsibilities include the manufacturing of Konami Australia's entire product line. Recently, he has played an integral role in the redesign and implementation of Konami Gaming Inc's production lines, including the new facility in Las Vegas.

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. General Manager, Konami Australia Pty Ltd Current

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director of Game Sales, Eastern Region Current
Executive Management, Inc. Current
Wichita State University Former
Friends University Former

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director of Game Sales, Western Region Current
Utah State University Former

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director of Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Senior Director of Human Resources Current
University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science In Business Management. Former

Karen Koetz joined Konami Gaming's Systems Division in November, 2001 as Director of System Sales. Koetz is responsible for leading a sales team to create awareness, support and sales of KGI's Oracle based comprehensive casino enterprise management system.

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director, System Sales Current

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director, System Sales Current
Gamelogic, Inc. Senior Director, Sales Current
Paltronics, Inc. Vice President of Sales Former
Cable Wiedemer, Inc. Director of Sales and Corporate Accounts Former
University of Dayton BS in Criminology Former

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Senior Director of Corporate Planning Current

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Organization Position Status
SGE Gaming Current
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Masters Former
Bethany College Former
Konami Gaming, Inc. Liaison Former

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Senior Director, Systems Research & Development Current
Marquette University Master's Degree In Mathematics Former

Organization Position Status
Konami Gaming, Inc. Director, Games Research & Development Current
Konami Corporation Former

Executive News

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