Scientific Games announces new leadership team

Global gaming giant Scientific Games Corp welcomes three new members to its leadership team.

Scientific Games Corp has bolstered its senior management team with a number of appointments including former Aristocrat President, Matt Wilson, as Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive.

“Matt Wilson is an accomplished industry leader known for delivering double-digit growth, capitalizing on new business opportunities and developing strong customer relationships. As the former Aristocrat President & Managing Director, Americas, Matt understands the immense potential of the SG business and looks forward to leading the Gaming division into the future,” Scientific Games said in a statement. 

New hires also include Siobhan Lane as Chief Commercial Officer who will join the gaming giant on February 1, 2020 and Connie James, who joined the company on January 6, 2020. 

Siobhan Lane has over twelve years’ experience in the Gaming industry and a proven track record of driving business results through strong strategic and executional alignment with a focus on building high performing teams and developing an engaging culture. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Gaming Operations at Aristocrat Technologies.

Connie James is a global finance executive with a history of delivering successful business, cultural and financial transformations. She previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of the global, land-based gaming division at Aristocrat Technologies and most recently served as the Corporate Vice President Finance – Business Operations and Supply Chain at Cargill.

“We have assembled an impressive leadership team that will complement the existing leaders and talent in our business, further strengthening our great organization and enabling our future potential,” said Scientific Games President and CEO Barry Cottle.

“We are committed to making great games and products players and partners love. A strong team of passionate people is the foundation of any great business and will further solidify our position as the world leader in gaming entertainment,” he added.