LEADERSHIP


MICHAEL KOCH

Chief Executive Officer, ACE Interactive

In 2006 Michael was appointed CEO of ACE Interactive to lead Aristocrat Technologies entry into the server based gaming arena. Michael has over 17 years experience in the gaming industry initially with the lottery division of Wincor Nixdorf and then subsequently with GTECH. Michael commenced his GTECH career as a Regional Account Manager in Europe, following which he became Managing Director of GTECH Germany. Most recently, Michael was Director of Worldwide Business Development for GTECH Corporation based in the USA.  
   
Research and Development
 

HÅKAN ANDERSSON 

General Manager R&D

In 2004 Håkan was taken on board to lead ACE Interactive's development of its new server based gaming system. Håkan has over 18 years of experience in the gaming industry initially with the horse racing and lottery industries Håkan has worked in the international arena both with the development of gaming systems but also on the operational side. This mixed background gives Håkan a unique knowledge and understanding of how gaming systems work and how they must be built to adhere to the requirements set by the operators.
 

PETER VINCENT

Software Development Manager

In 2004 Peter joined the design team at ACE Interactive for the development of the new server based gaming system. Peter has over 11 years of experience leading teams that develop advanced systems for a broad variety of industries; multimedia, manufacturing industries and biotech. Peter has a master of science in Computer Science from Uppsala  University.
 

FREDRIK WIJK

Integration & Verification Manager

In November 2006 Fredrik joined ACE Interactive to become the new manger for the Integration & Verification  group. The group is responsible for installation and system verification. Fredrik has seven years of experience in the gaming industry with EssNet. During his career Fredrik has worked as a test leader within the software verification area and as Project Manager.
 
  Finance
 
  

JONAS THURDIN

Head of Finance  

In December 2007 Jonas become the Head of Finance of ACE Interactive. Jonas joined ACE in November 2004 as project controller and has several years of experience from the IT and media and gaming industry.
 
Product Management and Professional Services  
 

CHRISTER HUTCHINSON-KAY

Director Product Management and Professional Services   

In 2004 Christer started his employment as Product Manager at ACE Interactive after successfully working as a consultant for Essnet working among other tasks with bids for operators in Asia. Christer has 20 years of experience from the IT business and mainly as manager for consulting companies in Sweden focusing on developing advanced software for the Telecom and Health sector. This has given Christer a very deep knowledge in how to manage and develop advanced and complex products. As a natural part of the positions in the different consulting companies Christer has build up professional services organisations and been heavily involved in sales and marketing of the services provided by these companies.