Konami Gaming Sales Director Shane Thompson Named to 2027 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40
Shane Thompson of Konami Gaming has been named to the 2027 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 by Global Gaming Business and The Innovation Group. The sales director joined in 2020, partners with major North American operators, and serves on the Canadian Gaming Association board. He will be honored at G2E Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2026.
SCCG Take — This recognition underscores the premium on supplier leaders with operator-side experience. Firms should track such talent for its direct effect on partnership execution and product adoption.
Konami Gaming’s Shane Thompson has been selected for this year’s “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40”. The list from Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group identifies the gaming industry’s most impactful professionals under the age of 40. Thompson joined Konami Gaming in 2020 after experience spanning both supplier and operator sectors.
This background supported his rise to director of sales, corporate accounts. In the role he collaborates with many of the largest casino operators in North America. The focus remains on advancing the sector through leading game entertainment.
Advancing Industry Collaboration
Thompson leads a team with reach from coast to coast. He also holds a seat on the board of the Canadian Gaming Association. These responsibilities reflect a consistent emphasis on long-term industry development and partner success.
Tom Jingoli, president and chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, said: “In major markets across the United States and Canada, Shane Thompson has taken a leading role in building innovative, collaborative partnership between Konami and the casinos we serve. His ability to forge new opportunities, pioneer creative solutions, and unite diverse teams is helping shape the future of gaming.”
Recognition at 2026 G2E
Thompson will be honoured during the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2026. He will also be profiled in an upcoming edition of Global Gaming Business. This acknowledgment, according to Focus Gaming News, marks his contributions to collaborative partnerships with casino operators across North America.
Reporting: Focus Gaming News
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