{"id":777029565,"date":"2025-07-28T08:14:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T11:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/?p=777029565"},"modified":"2026-04-21T20:37:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T23:37:45","slug":"australias-lottery-corporation-appoints-new-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/australias-lottery-corporation-appoints-new-ceo","title":{"rendered":"Australia\u2019s Lottery Corporation appoints new CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wayne Pickup will replace Sue van der Merwe as MD and CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Australia.- The Lottery Corporation<\/strong> has announced the appointment of Wayne Pickup <\/strong>as managing director and chief executive officer. Pickup will join the company on November 24, 2025 and will assume the role of MD and CEO following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickup, who will be based in Brisbane, will succeed Sue van der Merwe<\/strong>, who announced her retirement on March 24, 2025, after a 35-year career in lotteries, including three years leading The Lottery Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickup spent seven years as the CEO of global lottery operator Allwyn\u2019s North American operations<\/strong>. Prior to his role at Allwyn, Pickup was CEO of Lotto New Zealand<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Wayne Pickup. Photo: LinkedIn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Chairman of The Lottery Corporation, Doug McTaggart<\/strong>, said: \u201cWayne is a proven leader with a strong track record and a deep understanding of lotteries developed over many years in the industry. Having held senior leadership roles in technology, product management and game management, Wayne brings a diverse skill set and understanding of high-performing lotteries businesses.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pickup added: \u201cI am honoured by the appointment and excited to join The Lottery Corporation at such a pivotal time. The Australian lottery market<\/strong> has tremendous potential for innovation and growth, and I look forward to working with the talented team at The Lottery Corporation to deliver value for shareholders while enhancing the lottery experience for millions of customers across Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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\n\t\t\t\t\tSee also:<\/span> Allwyn exits land-based casino operations in Australia<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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