Slovenia-headquartered electronic table games provider Interblock is seeking a new chief executive officer to replace John Connelly.
Connelly has stepped down after eleven years as CEO, with Interlock naming Bala Ganesan as interim CEO while a comprehensive search is conducted for a permanent successor.
Ganesan was previously interim chief operating officer at Interblock between 2024 and 2025, and has served as managing director at Oaktree Capital Management for the past nine years. Oaktree-advised investment funds own a majority of the equity interest in Interblock.
“On behalf of the Board and the entire Interblock team, we thank John for his many years of service,” said Interblock board member David Quick. “Under his guidance, Interblock experienced significant growth driven by a clear vision and entrepreneurial execution.
“As the company enters its next phase of growth and innovation, the Board is focused on building a world-class, scalable operating platform and ensuring Interblock is led by the right executive to capitalize on emerging opportunities and sustain its strong growth trajectory.”
Commenting on his appointment as interim CEO, Ganesan said: “Interblock is exceptionally well positioned for continued growth, underpinned by a talented team, industry-leading innovation, and strong customer partnerships.
“I am honored to support the company during this transition and remain focused on serving our customers and partners.”
Quick added: “We are fortunate to have Bala step in as interim CEO at this important time. During his tenure as interim COO, Bala demonstrated outstanding leadership, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of our business and industry. The Board has full confidence in his ability to guide Interblock through this transition and ensure we continue to deliver value to our customers and partners.”