Sun International appoints Leslie Peters as Chief Technology Officer
In his new role, Peters will spearhead the company’s technology strategy and drive innovation and product development across all Sun International’s 11 casinos and online division.
South Africa.- South African online casino operator Sun International has announced the appointment of Leslie Peters as its Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO).
Peters brings a wealth of experience spanning more than 20 years in software development, gaming technology and digital transformation to the company. He has held key positions at top firms like Derivco, Three-B International and TickTock Games, and most recently Games Global, where he served for four years.
In his new role, Peters will spearhead the company’s technology strategy and drive innovation and product development across all Sun International’s 11 casinos and online division. Expressing his enthusiasm about the appointment, Peters said: “It’s a privilege to join one of Africa’s most iconic entertainment brands. Sun International’s digital evolution presents an incredible opportunity to fuse technology and creativity in ways that redefine how people experience gaming and leisure. I’m excited to be part of that journey.”
Peters joins Sun International as the company accelerates its digital transformation to meet growing online demand. The company aims to create a seamless omnichannel experience that combines its physical casinos with digital solutions, to stay competitive in a fast-evolving gaming market.
Sun International’s CEO Ulrik Bengtsson said: “We are focused on customer-centric and product-driven growth, powered by fit-for-purpose technology. Leslie’s appointment is a key step in delivering on this strategy and ensuring our technology and product platforms are aligned with our ambition to become a market-leading, digitally led, omnichannel gaming company of scale.”
