Kirk Arends
About Kirk Arends
Kirk Arends is the Vice President of Operations, Charitable Gaming at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited, with a background in business development and lottery operations.
Vice President of Operations, Charitable Gaming at Canadian Bank Note Company
Kirk Arends currently serves as the Vice President of Operations, Charitable Gaming at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited. In this role since 2021, he operates out of Ottawa, Ontario, guiding the company's charitable gaming division. His leadership includes overseeing operations, setting strategic direction, and ensuring the division meets its goals and missions. This position builds on his extensive background in lottery and gaming industry roles within the same company.
Past Role: Executive Director, Business Development, Lottery & Gaming at Canadian Bank Note Company
From 2014 to 2021, Kirk Arends held the position of Executive Director, Business Development, Lottery & Gaming at Canadian Bank Note Company. During his 7-year tenure in Ottawa, Canada, he focused on expanding the company's presence in the lottery and gaming sectors. His responsibilities included market analysis, identifying growth opportunities, and fostering partnerships to drive business growth.
Past Role: General Manager, Nicaragua Lottery at Canadian Bank Note Company
Kirk Arends managed operations in Nicaragua as the General Manager for the Nicaragua Lottery from 2011 to 2014. Over the course of three years in Managua, Nicaragua, he was responsible for overseeing the country's lottery operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the overall development and success of the lottery system in that market.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from Wilfrid Laurier University
Kirk Arends holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Wilfrid Laurier University. He completed his undergraduate studies from 1988 to 1992. This formal education in marketing provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that he later applied in various business development and operational roles throughout his career.
Involvement in Launch of BLAST Bingo Management System
Kirk Arends has been involved in the launch of Canadian Bank Note Company's new and advanced BLAST Bingo Management System at the Power Play Gaming Centre in Ontario. This system represents a significant technological advancement in bingo management, enhancing operational efficiency and user engagement. His involvement showcases his contributions to innovative projects within the gaming industry.