Astra Games (part of the Novomatic Group of companies) has confirmed that its Managing Director Neil Chinn has left the company.
“Neil Chinn has been a valued and much respected colleague and has been at the forefront of many of the significant advances that Astra Games Limited has made, not the least of which was bringing to a splendid reality the move to the new Astra House premises in Bridgend that were opened last November,” said Jens Halle, Managing Director of Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH, from the headquarters of parent company Novomatic in Gumpoldskirchen in Austria.
“On behalf of us all in the Novomatic family – whether at Astra’s home base in South Wales or here in Austria – I would like to express our thanks to Neil for his work over the past few years and wish him every possible success for the future.”
An interim management structure is now in place at Astra Games. Astra Financial Controller Neil Paramore has been appointed to the Astra board as Finance Director; he replaces Peter Stein who will remain on the board as the Novomatic representative.
Andy Dinning has been appointed to the role of Director of Game Design, a clear indication of Astra’s focus on game design. In addition to these, and as part of an ongoing drive to support and enhance overseas activities, Phil Burke has joined the sales team in the role of International Sales and Development Executive.
Reporting directly to Senior Management, Phil Burke is responsible for the development and progression of Astra’s continually growing Export sector, which is now comprised of eleven markets. Phil has held senior positions at JPM before joining the team at Astra, establishing a broad scope of experience and knowledge in both the commercial and technical aspects of the gaming industry. Commenting on his new role, Burke said:
"I am extremely excited about the future prospects with Astra, it is clear that the whole team is devoted to creating innovative and stimulating games and products that carry the hallmarks of Novomatic quality in every facet. I hope my understanding of overseas markets will facilitate and enhance the growing presence of Astra product in all sectors.”
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