IGT has appointed Brad Robertson as its senior director of sales for Australia and New Zealand.

The role encompasses leading the supplier's commercial casino, hotel and club sales strategy in the region.

Robertson joins IGT from Aristocrat after a nine-year spell with the company, where his most recent role was director of sales.

Before his career in sales, Robertson was an operator in the hotel and club sector for over 12 years.

Dallas Orchard, IGT COO, Asia-Pacific, said: "With more than 30 years of leadership experience in the gaming industry on both the operator and supplier side, Brad brings an extensive knowledge of the ANZ market that informs a solutions-based approach to customer relationships.

“His skills as a business partner and industry expert will ensure that IGT exceeds our objectives of continuously driving customer results in this region.”