Golden Whale, a pioneering provider of data-driven services to the iGaming industry, has announced that it will strengthen its leadership team this month with the appointment of Thomas Aigner, who will join the group as its new Senior Vice President of Business Development.
With nearly two decades of experience in gaming, eCommerce and machine learning/AI, Aigner joins Golden Whale with the ideal skill set for the job and is currently being recruited for the role as the business looks to expand and strengthen its operations for the future.
Prior to joining Golden Whale, Thomas Aigner has over 15 years of experience in gaming, innovation and AI. In his roles in business development and operations, he has played a key role in advancing existing partnerships and leading expansion into new markets. Aigner has continually collaborated with expert teams and product innovations, ensuring strategies are aligned with client needs.
In his previous roles as Head of Sales at BetGamesTV and Regional Director of Emerging Markets at Playtech, Aigner gained extensive international experience, managing operations in the EU, Africa, CIS and Latin America. These roles enhanced his market insight and leadership abilities.
Aigner is valued for his strategic and innovative leadership, known for his ability to drive product development and implement growth strategies. As Senior Vice President of Business Development at Golden Whale, he is poised to strengthen the company’s market presence in 2024, using his experience to take the organization to new heights.
Eberhard Dürrschmid, CEO of Golden Whale, said:
We are delighted to welcome Thomas to the Golden Whale team as our new Senior Vice President of Business Development, as he comes with a wealth of experience and a highly successful history in various business areas. Thomas’s extensive industry knowledge in both machine learning/AI and iGaming makes him the perfect fit for this role, and we look forward to seeing all the new opportunities his passionate approach to growth management will bring to the business in the coming weeks.
Thomas Aigner, the new SVP of Business Development at Golden Whale, said:
I am incredibly proud to have been appointed SVP of Business Development at Golden Whale, which is without a doubt one of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the entire gaming and R&D space thanks to its extremely experienced founding team. In my new role, I intend to apply nearly two decades of experience in AI, iGaming and eCommerce to help Golden Whale develop a growth strategy that will create new opportunities and ensure long-term success. While this is a significant challenge, I am excited to take on the challenge and am looking forward to starting this journey.
