The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the appointment of Kevin Mullally – a former GLI executive and most recently head of the UAE’s gambling regulator – as its first Chief Executive Officer.
In a statement, IAGR said the newly created role reflects the organization’s continued growth, expanding global influence and increasingly complex regulatory agenda while underscoring its commitment to strengthening its operational capacity, expanding member engagement, building strategic partner relationships and deepening international cooperation among regulators.
Formally incorporated in 2010, IAGR aims to represent gaming regulatory authorities from jurisdictions worldwide and to serve as a leading international forum for cross-border collaboration on critical industry issues.
“Kevin brings an extraordinary depth of regulatory experience and a global perspective that aligns perfectly with IAGR’s mission,” said IAGR President, Ben Haden. “The Board was unanimous in its excitement about bringing on a leader with Kevin’s background to guide IAGR in this newly created Chief Executive Officer role. His understanding of regulatory challenges, governance, the global industry and international collaboration will be invaluable as IAGR continues to evolve.”
IAGR added that it will, under Mullally’s leadership, further enhance its role as a convening authority for regulators facing shared challenges, including illegal gambling, match-fixing, integrity threats and other regulatory risks that require coordinated international action.
Mullally said, “IAGR’s strength lies in its members and their willingness to work together across jurisdictions. My focus is on supporting regulators by expanding collaboration, sharing practical solutions and ensuring IAGR remains at the forefront of addressing the most critical regulatory issues worldwide.”
AS CEO, Mullally is tasked with building upon IAGR’s initiatives to promote regulatory innovation and the responsible adoption of new technologies that improve regulatory efficiency, enhance oversight capabilities and support data-driven decision-making, the organization explained. He is also expected to expand IAGR’s educational mission by strengthening professional development programs, stakeholder engagement, research initiatives and global knowledge sharing among regulators at every stage of market development.
A key focus, IAGR added, will be further strengthening its role as a leading international forum for gaming regulators, particularly in regions experiencing rapid growth and regulatory evolution – focus it said would be showcased at IAGR’s Annual Conference in Lima, Peru, in October.
Mullally, long-time General Counsel at global test lab GLI, was in 2023 named as the first CEO of the UAE’s General Commercial Gambling Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), overseeing the birth of the country’s regulated gambling industry. He stepped down from the GCGRA in November.
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