Richard Howarth

Chief Business Officer, APAC at Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI®)

Richard Howarth is the Chief Business Officer, APAC at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a global leader in independent gaming testing, technical consulting, compliance assessment, and regulator training services. With a career spanning over two decades across sales, marketing, and commercial leadership, Richard brings a wealth of expertise to his role at GLI, where he oversees strategic business development for the APAC Region, including Australia, New Zealand, Macao, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and Cambodia. His focus is on fostering relationships with suppliers, operators, regulators, and industry bodies, and ensuring alignment with delivery teams to meet the standards and expectations of the global gaming industry.

Before joining GLI in December 2023, Richard held leadership roles across diverse industries, including gaming, hospitality, telecommunications, and technology. This included roles with IXUP Limited, Tattersall’s Group, Sportingbet, and The Star Entertainment Group, where he built a track record of driving substantial growth that solidified his reputation as a results-oriented leader in high-stakes industries. He also held prominent positions at Telstra, the Australian Defence Force, and Coca-Cola, where he honed his expertise in strategic sales and commercial marketing.

Richard holds an MBA from the University of Technology Sydney and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business (Marketing) and Arts (Psychology, Sociology) from Monash University in Melbourne. A committed industry leader and advocate, he is also active in community initiatives, serving as a Crisis Support Volunteer at Lifeline.