Global gaming supplier Light & Wonder, Inc has named Oliver Chow as the company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer following the recent departure of Connie James.
Chow, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance, has been interim CFO since August but will now assume the role full-time following an extensive process.
Matt Wilson, CEO of Light & Wonder, said, “After a thorough search by the Board and the leadership team, I’m pleased to appoint Oliver as our CFO. Over the last four months, we’ve all been impressed with Oliver’s ability to seamlessly step into the role of Chief Financial Officer. With more than 15 years of entertainment and gaming leadership experience and deep financial expertise, Oliver was the candidate best positioned to lead us forward. His attention to detail, combined with his willingness to take on a wider variety of challenges within the organization with ease, has made us resolute in our decision.”
Chow, who first joined Light & Wonder in late 2022, previously spent five years in senior-level finance roles at Aristocrat, most recently as Chief Financial Officer – Americas, EMEA and Customer Experience.
He has also filled various financial roles with Universal Pictures, Deluxe Entertainment Services and JPMorgan Chase, and is a current Board member of United Way of Southern Nevada, where he serves as Treasurer.
“It is a privilege to be appointed as Light & Wonder’s CFO,” said Chow. “I’m excited to work with the Company’s leadership and Board to execute on our clear strategy and build on our strong financial profile. I am looking forward to supporting the organization to further enable growth, margin expansion and financial execution.”
