Xpoint appointed Shaan Devaraj as chief technology officer, with responsibility for working with chief executive Manu Gambhir and the executive team on engineering and geolocation technology. Devaraj previously held senior roles at United Interactive and IGT’s Double Down Interactive, Xpoint said.
The appointment puts a technology executive with iGaming experience in charge of Xpoint’s engineering and geolocation development.
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IGT announced Jamie Knight’s appointment to lead its combined studio organisation with Everi from 1 January 2027. Jean Venneman will retire on 31 December 2026; IGT said the division oversees game design, content development and studio operations.
Reportedly, IGT has named Jamie Knight its next chief studios officer, effective January 1. Knight will take over from Jean Venneman, whose retirement on December 31 follows a gaming career spanning more than 30 years.
IGT said this week that Jamie Knight will become chief studios officer on January 1. She follows Jean Venneman in the job; Venneman is retiring at the end of 2026, after a gaming career of more than 30 years.
IGT said Adam Chibib will become its chief financial officer on 1 November, subject to regulatory approvals. He will succeed Fabio Celadon, who leaves the CFO role on 31 October and will remain with the company through year-end to support the transition.
Brightstar Lottery said Renato Ascoli will step down as Global Lottery CEO on 30 June 2026, and Marco Tasso will become executive vice-president and chief operating officer for Global Lottery on 1 July. Tasso will oversee global lottery operations and report to Brightstar CEO Vince Sadusky.
IGT announced that gaming executive Patrick Ramsey will join the board of Voyager TopCo GP, the parent of IGT and Everi, subject to required regulatory approvals. Ramsey previously led Multimedia Games as chief executive and serves on Grupo Codere's board and Arrow International's Operating Council.