The world‑class testing laboratory Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced the promotion of Malvina Mikaelian and Reenesh Mahabeer to Senior Directors of Engineering.
Mikaelian has been with GLI for 22 years and is based in the Las Vegas lab. Over her history with the company, she has opened GLI’s South Africa and Las Vegas labs and has led the technical group through the most dynamic advances in gaming technology.
Commenting on Malvina Mikaelian’s appointment, GLI Vice President of Engineering Andrea Bossard said, “Malvina brings a proven track record of technical leadership, operational excellence, and cross‑functional collaboration. In her new role, she will lead strategic engineering initiatives, strengthen organizational execution, and help drive the next phase of innovation and growth for the global land-based division.”
Mahabeer is based in GLI’s South Africa lab and has been with the company for just under 20 years, advancing from Senior Engineer to his current position as Senior Director of Engineering. He has led his team through multiple changes in the South African gaming landscape, encompassing both land-based and iGaming sectors.
On Mahabeer’s promotion, GLI Vice President of Engineering Ginnie Hollis remarked, “Reenesh is a trusted, exceptional leader driving our global digital initiatives and accelerating innovation in emerging technologies. He combines vast market and technical expertise to deliver global consistency and a world-class experience for our clients, while inspiring peers and empowering his team.”
