Konami Sales Director recognised among the industry’s next generation of leaders
Konami Gaming’s Shane Thompson, director of sales, corporate accounts, is one of this year’s Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40.
He has been listed among the gaming industry’s most significantly impactful professionals under the age of 40 by Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group (TIG). Shane Thompson’s gaming career spans both the supplier and operator sectors, with a rapid rise to leadership since he joined Konami in 2020. In his role as director of sales, corporate accounts, he works closely with many of the largest casino operators in North America to help advance the industry through leading game entertainment.
“In major markets across the United States and Canada, Shane Thompson has taken a leading role in building an innovative, collaborative partnership between Konami and the casinos we serve,” said Tom Jingoli, President & Chief Operating Officer at Konami Gaming, Inc. “His ability to forge new opportunities, pioneer creative solutions, and unite diverse teams is helping shape the future of gaming.”
Leading a team reaching territories from coast to coast, Shane Thompson is actively driving collaborative success between Konami and its many long-term casino partners. His committed focus on the industry’s future is seen in a wide mix of gaming destinations and through his work as a board member for the Canadian Gaming Association. Shane Thompson will be honoured during the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2026, and profiled in an upcoming edition of Global Gaming Business.