GLI Announces Four Sales Director Promotions Across EMEIA

Gaming Laboratories International Announces Four Sales Director Promotions Across EMEIA

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on September 22, 2026

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Press release graphic announcing GLI's four new EMEIA directors alongside portraits of Francesca Badon, Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña, Caio Parry, and Antonino Santangelo.

Key Takeaways

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Strategic Leadership Growth — GLI has elevated four seasoned professionals, Francesca Badon, Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña, Caio Parry, and Antonino Santangelo, to vital EMEIA sales director positions

Extensive Tenure: — The promoted team members bring years of specialized operational, project management, and account leadership experience cultivated within GLI since 2018 and 2021

Regional Coverage — The appointments reinforce GLI's operational presence across key European markets, including Italy, Spain, the UK, and Malta

Upcoming Event Showcase — GLI leaders will present these updates and discuss regulatory testing innovations at SBC Lisbon, booth B238

GLI Strengthens Regional Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Account Management and Business Development

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced four strategic sales director promotions within its EMEIA operation, reinforcing its regional leadership team and expanding its capacity to support clients navigating complex regulatory and technical landscapes.

The newly appointed sales directors include:

Francesca Badon – Director of Account Management, EMEIA (based in Italy, with GLI since 2019).
Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña – Director of Business Development, EMEIA (based in Spain, with GLI since 2021).
Caio Parry – Director of Account Management, EMEIA (based in the UK, with GLI since 2018).
Antonino Santangelo – Director of Account Management, EMEIA (based in Malta, with GLI since 2018).

Executive Leadership Insights and Industry Outlook

Chris Davies, Vice President of EMEIA Sales at GLI, emphasized the deep expertise brought by the newly promoted leaders:

“We are delighted to promote these four great leaders and see their careers progress within GLI. Together, they represent decades of gaming knowledge and experience, hugely benefiting our clients. As they have grown, so has the value they bring and we look forward to exciting times for both them and the future of our industry.”

Echoing these sentiments, James Illingworth, Vice President of EMEIA Sales, noted the broader organizational impact:

“These promotions reflect the strength of our EMEIA sales organization and the leadership we continue to build across the region. Francesca, Alberto, Caio, and Antonino each bring valuable market knowledge, strong client relationships, and a clear understanding of the opportunities ahead. In their expanded roles, they will help us deepen our support for customers and strengthen GLI’s presence across EMEIA.”

Upcoming Industry Presence

As part of their ongoing engagement with the global gaming community, Chris Davies, Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña, and Francesca Badon will represent GLI alongside the wider EMEIA team at the upcoming SBC Lisbon event. Attendees can connect with the leadership team and explore GLI’s comprehensive testing, inspection, and certification services at stand B238.