At its AGM on December 4th, the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) appointed four new members to its Board of Directors.
Peter Czegledy is a Partner and member of the Corporate/Commercial Group at Aird & Berlis LLP, as well as Chair of the firm’s Gaming Group, and co-Chair of the firm’s Esports & Gaming Group and Sports, Media & Entertainment Group.
He has acted in both private transactions and public procurements and has represented leading participants in the casino, track, iGaming, mobile gambling, skills gaming and social gaming industries.
Lindsay Slader is the SVP of Compliance at GeoComply, a cybersecurity and fraud prevention firm that delivers geolocation and user authentication technologies to the gaming, media & entertainment, online banking, payments and cryptocurrency industries.
Lindsay’s contributions to the iGaming industry have seen her win awards such as the 2019 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 and the 2021 iGaming Business Most Influential Women. Lindsay also currently serves on the Board of Directors of MVB Financial Corp.
Derek Ramm is the Global Head of Advisory Services at Kinectify, an AML risk management technology and advisory company that focuses on the gaming industry.
Prior to joining Kinectify, he served as Director of Anti-Money Laundering at the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario. He was also appointed by the Government of Bermuda to serve as a Commissioner on the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Terry McInally is Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Technology & Interactive Officer for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, one of the largest and most diversified gaming and entertainment companies in Canada.
Prior to joining Gateway, he was a Gaming Executive in numerous organisations including the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario, Managing Director and National Consulting Gaming Practice Leader for PwC Canada and a Risk & Technology Partner and Gaming Practice Leader with Richter LLP.
Paul Burns, President & CEO of the CGA, says: “We are delighted to welcome Peter, Lindsay, Derek and Terry to the Board. Their diverse expertise and insights will play a critical role in helping CGA further its mission to support a regulated and responsible industry through education, collaboration and advocacy.
“Their perspectives and regional representation will strengthen our efforts and ensure we continue making meaningful progress.”
