Shuffle Master has appointed David Lopez to the role of chief operating officer and corporate officer.

Lopez will be responsible for the company’s operational leadership, with Shuffle Master’s various foreign subsidiaries reporting directly to him along with executives responsible for sales, marketing, R&D and operations. He most recently served as executive vice president of Shuffle Master.

"Over the past 12 years David has had an invaluable impact on Shuffle Master’s success and his insight into all facets of our business uniquely qualifies him to perform the duties of chief operating officer," said Phillip Peckman, chief executive officer.