Global testing and certification firm Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced two key promotions within its Engineering and Client Solutions departments, with Malvina Mikaelian promoted to Director of Engineering and Kelly Myers promoted to Manager of Client Solutions.
According to information released by the company this week, Mikaelian has been with GLI for more than 20 years, having started work at a lab in South Africa. Having recently served as Senior Manager of Engineering, her new role will see her lead GLI’s Engineering teams as they work closely with regulators, operators and suppliers to provide world-class testing services and customer satisfaction.
“We are thrilled to promote Malvina to Director of Engineering,” said GLI Vice President of Engineering, Sangeeta Reddy.
“She has a proven record of success as an engineer, as a manager in developing engineers, and delivering high-quality work. Her experience and knowledge continue to inspire her team members and illuminate GLI’s clients’ pathway in integrated compliance.”
Myers joined GLI’s tribal and government client services team as a client services representative in 2021, previously serving as compliance and licensing manager for the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission. She also served as Chair of the Oklahoma Tribal Regulators Association from 2014 to 2021. In her new role, Myers will manage the team that supports GLI’s state and tribal regulators in the United States.
“From day one, Kelly has been a true leader for our state and tribal client services team,” said GLI Vice President of Government Relations & General Counsel Kevin Mullally.
“Her experience in compliance and licensing enables her to approach clients with a deep understanding of their needs and issues. The Client Solutions team has benefited from her enthusiastic approach to helping our clients, her organizational skills, and attention to detail.
“She is a talented speaker and a relentless professional who does not stop until our clients succeed. In the past year, our client solutions team has achieved extraordinary success. We expect Kelly to help lead continued growth and development of every member of the team.”