Kaizen Gaming Appoints Vassilis Gavroglou as Chief Human Resources Officer
Kaizen Gaming Strengthens HR Leadership Amidst Rapid Growth
Kaizen Gaming, a prominent player in the GameTech industry, has announced the appointment of Vassilis Gavroglou as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this vital role, Gavroglou will oversee the coordination and management of Kaizen’s diverse multinational workforce during this pivotal period of expansion.
Driving Growth with Experienced Leadership
On September 16, Kaizen Gaming revealed that Gavroglou will join their executive team to steer human resources initiatives as the company continues its swift rise. He will be responsible for guiding a team comprising approximately 27,000 employees representing over 40 nationalities across 19 countries.
Vassilis brings with him two decades of valuable experience spanning several sectors including energy, technology, banking, and consulting. His notable past roles include serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems, HR Executive Director at OTE Group, and Group HR Strategy Director at the National Bank of Greece.
Academically, he holds distinguished credentials from the Athens University of Economics and Business as well as the London School of Economics, underpinning his expertise.
CEO George Daskalakis Welcomes the New CHRO
George Daskalakis, CEO of Kaizen Gaming, expressed enthusiasm about bringing Gavroglou on board. He highlighted that people have always been central to the company’s philosophy and noted the transformative growth from a modest team based in Greece to an expansive global workforce.
This rapid scaling has presented unique challenges, and Gavroglou’s role will be crucial in navigating these to sustain Kaizen’s long-term objectives.
“With Vassilis joining as CHRO, a leader with deep expertise in transformation and talent development, I am confident we will enhance our people strategy and further support our international growth ambitions.”
– George Daskalakis, CEO, Kaizen Gaming
Gavroglou Highlights Kaizen’s Strong Workplace Culture
Reflecting on his new position, Gavroglou conveyed excitement at joining Kaizen Gaming. He commended the company’s dedication to high standards, as evidenced by its recognition as one of Europe’s Best Companies to Work For and its certifications as a Great Place to Work in several countries.
“The rapid expansion of the company into new markets creates a unique opportunity to build on a culture that invests in the development of its people and continues to attract the best in a rapidly changing technological backdrop.”
– Vassilis Gavroglou, Chief Human Resources Officer, Kaizen Gaming
He emphasized that enhancing employee engagement, focusing on talent development, and advancing the digital transformation of HR functions are essential to supporting Kaizen’s ongoing vision and growth trajectory.
