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Golden Whale appoints Thomas Aigner as new SVP for Business Development

Innovative data science company adds veteran iGaming and AI technology expert to senior team in a bid to secure further growth opportunities going into Q3 2024
Golden Whale, the pioneering provider of data-driven services for the iGaming industry, has announced that it will be bolstering its senior team this month with the appointment of Thomas Aigner, who will join the group as the new SVP for Business Development.
Having already accumulated almost two decades’ worth of experience in the fields of Gaming, ecommerce and ML/AI, Aigner joins Golden Whale with an ideal skill-set for the job and is currently being onboarded for the position as the business looks to expand and strengthen its operations going forward.
Before joining Golden Whale, Thomas Aigner accumulated over 15 years of expertise in the gaming, innovation, and AI sectors. In his Business Development and Operational roles, he played a pivotal role in advancing existing partnerships and spearheading expansion into new markets. Aigner consistently collaborated with expert teams and innovative products, ensuring strategies were aligned with client needs.
In his previous positions as Head of Sales at BetGamesTV and Regional Director for Emerging Markets at Playtech, Aigner gained extensive international experience, managing operations across the EU, Africa, CIS, and LATAM. These roles enhanced his market insight and leadership abilities.
Aigner is esteemed for his strategic and innovative leadership, known for his capacity to drive product development and implement growth strategies. As SVP for Business Development at Golden Whale, he is poised to enhance the company’s market presence in 2024, leveraging his expertise to lead the organization to new heights.
Eberhard Dürrschmid, Chief Executive Officer at Golden Whale, said: “Arriving with a wealth of experience and a highly successful track record across multiple business areas, we’re delighted to welcome Thomas to the Golden Whale team as our new SVP Business Development.
“Thomas’s vast industry know-how in the fields of both ML/AI and iGaming made him the ideal candidate for the position and we’re really looking forward to seeing all the new opportunities that his passionate approach to growth management will bring for the business in the weeks to come.”
Thomas Aigner, new SVP for Business Development at Golden Whale, said: “I’m incredibly proud to be appointed SVP for Business Development at Golden Whale, which is without a doubt one of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the entire gaming and data science space thanks to its extremely experienced founding team.
“In my new role, I am committed to applying nearly two decades of experience in AI, iGaming, and e-commerce to help Golden Whale develop a growth strategy that will create new opportunities and ensure long-term success. While this is a significant challenge, I am eager to embrace the opportunity and look forward to beginning this journey”
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