IAGR Appoints Kevin Mullally as its First Chief Executive Officer

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has announced the appointment of Kevin Mullally as its first Chief Executive Officer, a newly established role reflecting IAGR’s continued growth, expanding global engagement and increasingly complex regulatory environment.

The new position strengthens IAGR’s executive capacity while maintaining its member-led governance structure, with strategic direction set by the Board of Trustees.

“Kevin brings an extraordinary depth of regulatory experience and a global perspective that aligns perfectly with IAGR’s mission,” said Ben Haden, President of IAGR.

“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 experience in regulatory governance, gaming industry technology, institutional leadership and international collaboration will be invaluable as IAGR continues to strengthen its global role and support regulators facing complex cross-jurisdictional challenges.”

Supporting regulators through collaboration and strategy

As CEO, Mullally will focus on leading the execution of Board-approved strategy, strengthening operational coordination across conferences and member services, and enhancing partnerships and knowledge sharing to support regulators confronting challenges that increasingly span jurisdictions.

“IAGR’s strength lies in its members and their willingness to work together across jurisdictions,” Mullally said.

“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.”

A career rooted in effective, independent regulation

Mullally brings decades of senior-level experience in gaming regulation, public policy and governance. His career includes leadership roles overseeing complex regulatory systems, advancing responsible gaming frameworks, combating illegal market activity and engaging constructively with industry stakeholders while maintaining strong regulatory independence.

This experience directly supports IAGR’s mission to promote effective regulation in the public interest and to strengthen cooperation among regulators globally.

A key focus for Mullally will be strengthening IAGR’s role as a global convener, particularly in markets experiencing rapid growth and regulatory evolution.

This commitment will be reflected at the IAGR2026 Annual Conference, taking place in Lima, Peru, this October. The event is expected to be one of the most significant global gatherings of gaming regulators in 2026.

“Lima will provide a powerful forum for regulators to engage on shared challenges, particularly as markets across Latin America expand in both scale and complexity,” Mullally said.

“IAGR’s role is to bring regulators together to build effective, collaborative, and future-focused regulatory models.”