Pavilion Payments names Diallo Gordon as chief executive officer
Dan Connors has transitioned to the role of executive chairman.
US.- Payments provider Pavilion Payments has announced the appointment of Diallo Gordon as chief executive officer, effective January 1. Dan Connors, who had served as CEO since April 2024, has transitioned to the role of executive chairman.
Gordon joined Pavilion Payments in January 2025 as president. Before joining the company, he held roles at Passport Technology, Phi Gaming, Everi Holdings, Aristocrat Technologies and the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Earlier, he served in the US Air Force supporting space and weapons research for the Department of Defense, NASA, and NATO.
Connors will continue to support the company’s long-term strategy, customer relationships, and corporate development priorities while working closely with Gordon and the senior leadership team, the company said.
Connors said: “Diallo is an extraordinarily talented executive and one of the finest leaders I have worked with. His deep industry knowledge, engineering background, customer-first mindset, and passion for innovation make him uniquely suited to lead Pavilion Payments forward. We accomplished a great deal in 2025, and I have complete confidence in Diallo and the strong leadership team supporting him as we enter 2026.”
Gordon commented: “I am honored to serve as CEO of Pavilion Payments. We have a world-class team, a strong foundation, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and their patrons. After a successful 2025, we are well-positioned for 2026, and I look forward to continuing our work together to advance Pavilion’s leadership in the gaming payments ecosystem.”
