Dylan Slaney to succeed outgoing Aristocrat Interactive CEO Moti Malul

Summary

Aristocrat has confirmed that Moti Malul will step down as CEO of Aristocrat Interactive and leave the company in March 2026 after completing his notice period and contractual obligations. He will be succeeded by Dylan Slaney, the former CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming business, who is expected to start on 3 November, subject to regulatory approvals. Slaney brings more than a decade of international iGaming leadership, including senior roles at NYX, SG Digital and data science firm dunnhumby, and will be based in London reporting to Aristocrat Group CEO Trevor Croker.

The announcement also includes the departure of chief corporate affairs officer Natalie Toohey, who is leaving after almost seven years. Barry French has been appointed chief corporate affairs & marketing officer with immediate effect and will be based in Las Vegas. Both Slaney and French will join the executive steering committee.

Key Points

Moti Malul to leave Aristocrat Interactive in March 2026 after helping create and build the division.
Dylan Slaney appointed successor; expected to commence on 3 November, pending regulatory approval.
Slaney has extensive iGaming experience (Light & Wonder, NYX, SG Digital) and will be based in London reporting to Trevor Croker.
Natalie Toohey departs after nearly seven years; Barry French steps in immediately as chief corporate affairs & marketing officer and will be based in Las Vegas.
Both new appointees join the executive steering committee to help accelerate Aristocrat’s strategy, including momentum in iLottery and global marketing/stakeholder engagement.

Why should I read this?

Quick heads-up: big leadership switches at Aristocrat — new iGaming boss and a revamped corporate affairs/marketing lead. If you follow suppliers, operators, investors or partnerships in iGaming, this signals potential shifts in strategy, market focus and go-to-market momentum. We’ve skimmed the detail so you don’t have to.

Source

Source: https://next.io/news/people/dylan-slaney-succeed-outgoing-aristocrat-ceo-malul/