Gambling company Merkur Group has announced the appointment of Christian Reinhard as its new board member for technology and development.

Reinhard succeeds Werner Kurt Schroer, who has stepped down from his position on the management board after 19 years due to health reasons. Schroer will continue in the company in an advisory capacity.

Reinhard, a 50-year-old computer science graduate, brings with him 20 years of experience in the automotive electronics development. He has worked on and developed various technologies including navigation systems, cluster instruments, driver-assistance systems and connected-car systems that have been installed in cars worldwide.

Moreover, he also possesses 15 years of experience in leadership roles and structuring of internally dispersed team of developers. His recent work was managing a team of 3,500 developers and overseeing development and sign-off of safety-critical systems that are subject to strict regulatory requirements.

Chairman’s comments

The gambling company founder and chairman of the Management Board Paul Gauselmann, said, “We would like to thank Mr Schroer for the extraordinarily successful years with us. At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Mr Reinhard to the Management Board.”

Adding, “Mr Reinhard’s appointment as Board member responsible for Technology and Development ensures continuity in the area of development that is so important for the corporate group while also creating scope for fresh ideas. We wish Mr Reinhard every success in his new role as well as the necessary element of luck.”

Christian Reinhard said, “Having devoted my 23 years of professional life to the development of high-quality mobility experiences, I am looking forward to a new challenge in a dynamic and creative environment.

“I find the gaming industry particularly fascinating because of the collaboration between a wide variety of disciplines – art, design, mathematics, programming, data security and electronics development – and the opportunity to create unforgettable moments of entertainment and enjoyment of gaming.”

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