Light & Wonder confirmed Simon Johnson as chief executive of its igaming business. Johnson, who joined the company in 2017, moves from senior vice-president and international managing director and will report to president and CEO Matt Wilson.
Johnson’s appointment changes leadership of Light & Wonder’s igaming business and reporting to Matt Wilson.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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OpenBet is promoting its president to replace chief executive Jordan Levin. The outlet also reported CEO changes at SciPlay, part of Light & Wonder.
Light & Wonder announced Muthu Palanichamy’s appointment as senior vice-president and general manager of Global Systems on 17 September. He took up the role in August and will oversee product strategy, research and development, delivery, operations and customer engagement for the systems business.
Light & Wonder said Josh Wilson will leave his role as SciPlay chief executive on 30 October 2026. The company has begun searching for a successor and will give CFO Oliver Chow executive oversight of the social casino division from 1 November while he remains group CFO.
Light & Wonder said SciPlay chief executive Josh Wilson will leave the social casino business at the end of his contract on 30 October. Oliver Chow will take executive oversight while retaining his role as Light & Wonder’s chief financial officer, and the company has begun searching for a permanent replacement.
Light & Wonder said Josh Wilson will leave his role as SciPlay chief executive on 30 October, when his contract term ends. Chief financial officer Oliver Chow will take over on an interim basis from 1 November while the company searches for a successor; Chow will retain his CFO role.