Scientific Games names Rich Schneider as CPO

He will oversee its product strategy, define R&D roadmaps and further Scientific Games’ position as a product and technology leader in gaming. 

US.- Scientific Games Corporation has appointed Rich Schneider as its new Chief Product Officer.

Schneider will join the gaming giant in 2021 and will oversee its product strategy, define R&D roadmaps and further Scientific Games’ position as a product and technology leader in gaming. 

Schneider previously served as Chief Product Officer at Aristocrat where he directed the creative studios, hardware development and product design. He also held executive roles at Walker Digital Table Systems, Acres Gaming, and numerous leadership roles at IGT.’

“Rich’s expertise in design, development, and gaming makes him the perfect complement to our Scientific Games leadership team,” Scientific Games President and CEO, Barry Cottle, said. 

“Combining Rich’s expertise and creativity with our talented teams will bring industry-leading products and technology to our partners and their players,” he added.

“I am thrilled to join Scientific Games to work on the next generation of great gaming products,” Schneider said.

 “Scientific Games is known for a culture of innovation and has brought amazing developments to our industry from player-favorite games to advanced cabinets and cutting-edge systems. It’s going to be a lot of fun to work with this team to deliver the next gaming innovations,” he added.