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Online gaming supplier Global Gaming has announced the appointment of Elaine Gardiner as its new Head of Affiliates.

Gardiner joins from Cherry Group, having worked for the operator’s affiliate division since 2013, most recently holding the position of Senior Affiliate Program manager. Gardiner also previously served as an affiliate manager for online sportsbook and casino site YouWin and has more than eight years’ experience in the igaming industry having held several affiliate management roles.

In her new role, she will be responsible for the development of the company’s affiliate department as the company looks to further expand its brands which include Ninja Casino, Kotikasino and Viking Slots.

The news comes after Global Gaming announced that its shares would be listed on the Nasdaq First North stock exchange in Stockholm for the first time.

In a statement announcing the appointment, Global Gaming CMO Morten Madsen said: “It’s a coup for us to welcome Elaine to the Global Gaming team, she has strong track record and knowledge of the affiliate industry, helping improve the performance of Cherry Affiliates during her spell with the operator, which was a major factor in our decision to appoint her as our new Head of Affiliates.”

“This is an investment in our affiliate department and it is just one of the many areas we are developing to support our future growth strategy.”

New Global Gaming head of affiliates Elaine Gardiner added: “I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to head Global Gaming’s affiliate division and I am looking forward to this new chapter in my career,”

“Myself and the company share the same ambitions, and it’s an exciting time to join such a fast-growing business. We have a number of interesting projects in the pipeline, so watch this space.”