Parente, who also serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer for Light & Wonder, said, “We believe this structure will serve AGEM members and the supplier sector well.  Daron was brought in to help build upon the AGEM foundation and pursue new initiatives to advocate for our supplier industry interests in various forums.  His prior background and executive experience will be important as we embark on this natural progression for AGEM as the trade association for the global gaming supplier community.”  In addition, Parente noted that AGEM is developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to expand its Board composition to maximize the best Gaming industry talent

In addition to the above update, the AGEM Board of Directors outlined below shall continue serving current terms that will conclude on March 31, 2025:

• Robert “Bob” Parente (Executive Vice President & Chief Business Development Officer Light & Wonder), Chair
• Thomas Jingoli (Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer - Konami Gaming), Secretary
• Ryan Comstock (Chief Operating Officer - Ainsworth Game Technology), Treasurer
• Elaine Hodgson (President / CEO - Incredible Technologies)
• Luke Orchard (
• David Lucchese (Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Digital - Everi)
• Tom O’Brien (Global Gaming General Manager of Customer Relations - Aristocrat Gaming)  

AGEM is a non-profit international technology trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, iGaming / online, game content, table games, sports betting, key components and support products and services for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment suppliers throughout the world. Through political action, regulatory influence, trade show partnerships, educational alliances, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM assists regulatory agencies and participates in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives. For more information, visit www.AGEM.org.