Zach Sharpe, currently ranked the number-one pinball player in the world, has joined Stern Pinball as director of marketing.
Stern is the world’s leading producer of arcade pinball machines and Sharpe will take over marketing for the company from Jody Dankberg, who has been promoted to director of licensing and new business development.
Sharpe moves to Stern from Iris Worldwide, a major marketing agency where he was senior marketing producer. In addition to his number-one status in the pinball player sphere, Sharpe is vice-president of the International Flipper Pinball Association and writes game reviews for Play Meter magazine.
Said Stern in a statement: “Zach will lead SPI in expanding its rapidly growing global business while focusing on extending the Stern entertainment experience within the consumer, commercial and competitive player brand portfolio including pinball machines, merchandise and accessories.”
John Buscaglia, chief revenue officer at Stern, added: “With Jody focusing on growing our digital, private label, accessories and merchandise portfolio while managing Stern’s critical licensing partnerships, Zach will add a heightened level of customer engagement. This dynamic duo continues Stern’s commitment to supporting our theme of Everything Pinball.”
