After months of delays, the new Argentinian government has confirmed that Omar Galdurralde has been named as the Director-General of the Argentine Provinces Board for Lotteries and Casinos (IPLyC). This news was first reported last December.

Galdurralde had to wait for his new job. Following the election of Alberto Fernández, it was expected that his Justicialist Party would undertake sweeping reforms in several federal departments after they took office in December. This made the appointment of the new director-general to be less of a priority.

Galdurralde will replace Argentina PRO Party appointee Matías Lanusse, and comes with the impressive resume of a seasoned politician and business operative. He is the former Finance Director of ‘IOMA’, a medical assistance and workers program for BA provinces during the governorship of Javier Mouriño. He also has served as an advisor for state-owned Banco Provincia.

Joining Galdurralde will be Maria Agustina Ruax, who will serve as a technical and administrative director. She has experience as a legal liaison for the BA province’s Department of Public Coordination and Management. Carlos Gallo is expected to be named as Vice President of the IPLyC.