Jon-Paul Bussoli
President & CEO
Jon-Paul joined Carmanah in 2007, and quickly became the driving force behind the company’s product development and technical sales. With nearly two decades spent shaping Carmanah’s Technology, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams, followed by his most recent tenure as Chief Operating Officer, Jon-Paul leads with deep operational expertise and strategic vision. His forward-thinking approach and commitment to collaborative, customer-focused culture position him to guide Carmanah into its next era of growth and innovation.
Jason Barrs
SVP Global Sales & Business Development
Jason is a digital lottery and omnichannel expert, bringing extensive lottery retail marketing experience to Carmanah’s customers and industry partners since he joined the team in 2021. Jason previously worked with IGT as Senior Director of Technology Services, spending a total of 15 years in roles dedicated to technology, product marketing, and omnichannel product management. Jason is a lifelong learner with a passion for the intersection of business, technology, and marketing.
Tyson Barr
VP SALES, USA
Tyson has over 20 years of experience in the Lottery Industry, and has overseen many disciplines including sales, client development, training, and corporate account management. Prior to joining the Carmanah team, Tyson held the position of Account Development Manager and General Manager for IGT's Lottery Operations in Colorado. With a career committed to relationship management and client success, he is eager to share Carmanah's innovative marketing technologies with our Lottery partners.
David Roy
VP INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENt
Based in Europe, David works with our Lottery customers in the EMEA to find creative solutions that drive player engagement at retail. David spent the previous seven years working with IGT’s European clients on retail sales optimization, joining the Carmanah team in 2015. Prior to that he was a top retail executive with Coca-Cola International. His current mission? To engage lottery players by digitizing the in-store playing experience.
John Wilde
VP APAC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Carmanah’s wonder from the land down under, Australia-based John Wilde brings with him previous lottery industry experience and over 20 years of experience in the IT Channel Business. John is an active listener, focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for our Asia-Pacific lottery customers.
Richard Brown
Senior Canadian Account Manager & Global Inside Sales
A retail digital signage expert with nearly 20 years of experience, Richard has been a key member of the Carmanah team since 2005. He began his career in Carmanah’s production department, moving up through the company to production supervision, product development, and project management. Richard knows jackpot and digital signage inside out. He is a natural leader who manages cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
Nadene Nation
Marketing Director
As the marketing lead for Carmanah Signs, Nadene’s focus is on changing the way lotteries connect with their players starting with digital transformation at retail. She has been part of the Carmanah team for the past decade and part of the Lottery Industry for nearly 20 years. Nadene previously worked on product development and brand management for Atlantic Lottery’s portfolio of Instant Games, as well as on the agency side where she worked on an award winning PRO·LINE sports betting campaign with m5.