Global leading slot-machine manufacturer and game-content provider Aristocrat Gaming has communicated Joe Kaminkow is the new Chief Innovation Office, reporting to Matt Primmer (Chief Product Officer). Besides, he will be working with teams across Aristocrat Gaming, Pixel United, and Anaxi (Aristocrat’s online RMG business).
Kaminkow previously served as Chief Creative Officer at Zynga, where he led development of social games, and was the original creator of several successful titles. Joe holds over 130 patents throughout the fields of game design, operations, and networks, and has either produced or contributed game design intellectual property to more than 1,500 games across multiple formats and markets.
In fact, he is a pioneer in using licensed brands and bringing new cabinet form factors to the casino floor. He has been inducted into the Pinball Hall of Fame, the American Gaming Association’s Hall of Fame, and the EKG Hall of Fame, as well as being named a “Top Ten Most Influential Person in Gaming” by Strictly Slots Magazine.
About his incorporation, Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming, stated: “We are delighted that someone of Joe’s caliber will be working full-time across the company to champion innovation, helping us to further taking advantage of growth opportunities and develop even more outstanding talent within our business. As a valued colleague and contributor to our success for almost a decade, Joe’s brilliance and creativity is well-known to us and across the industry. In this newly dedicated role, we look forward to Joe’s focused efforts to help our teams take their product portfolios to the next level.”
In his own words, Kaminkow replied: “I am thrilled to expand my commitment to Aristocrat in a dedicated, full-time role, enabling me to devote my creative energies to all areas of the Group’s ongoing growth and success. I have been so impressed with the talent and drive of our employees over the past nine years, and am excited to collaborate with Aristocrat take a new step forward.”