Global Cash Access Inc. was Kirk Sanford’s company until his retirement after 14 years of leadership in November 2007. The last position Sanford held was as CEO, after having held the positions of chairman and director.

Sanford is a central figure in the American financial markets. Global Cash Access Inc. (NYSE:GCA) is a premier cash access institution serving the American and International gaming industries, spanning the US and Canada, South America, the U.K., Europe and Asia.

Kirk Sanford retired from the position of CEO at Global Cash Access Inc. (NYSE:GCA) in November 2007. This marked the end of a 14 year career with GCA in the positions of chairman, director and CEO. During Sanford’s years at GCA, the company saw revenues in excess of $600 million, had a value of over $1.5 billion, and GCA employed over 400 individuals.

During this time, Sanford was extremely successful, and 4 years ago, at the age of 39, Business Week named him as one of the top 100 CEOs under the age of 40.

For approximately 20 years Kirk Sanford has been serving in a number of high level commercial positions across a number of business spheres.

Sanford served as the chief executive officer and also board chairman of Global Cash Access (GCA) for 14 years until 2007 when he retired from GCA. He led GCA to more than $1.5 billion in valuation, annual revenues of $600 million, and to employing 400 employees in countries across the world.

Sanford was named as one of the most influential CEOs under the age of 40 by Business Week Magazine.