Dylan Slaney to succeed outgoing Aristocrat Interactive CEO Moti Malul

Summary

Aristocrat has announced that Moti Malul will step down as CEO of Aristocrat Interactive and leave the business in March 2026 after completing his notice period and contractual obligations. He will be succeeded by Dylan Slaney, formerly CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming business. Slaney is expected to start on 3 November, subject to regulatory approvals, and will be based in London.

Slaney brings more than a decade of international iGaming leadership experience, including senior roles at NYX, SG Digital and dunnhumby. Aristocrat praised his operational focus and customer-first approach. The company also announced another executive change: Natalie Toohey will depart as chief corporate affairs officer and be succeeded by Barry French, who becomes chief corporate affairs & marketing officer with immediate effect and will be based in Las Vegas. Both Slaney and French will report to Aristocrat Group CEO Trevor Croker and join the executive steering committee.

Key Points

Moti Malul will leave Aristocrat Interactive in March 2026 after helping establish the division over the past 18 months.
Dylan Slaney — ex-Light & Wonder iGaming CEO — has been appointed as Malul’s successor, expected to commence on 3 November pending regulatory approval.
Slaney has over a decade of international iGaming experience (NYX, SG Digital) and data science exposure (dunnhumby).
Natalie Toohey is departing after almost seven years; Barry French assumes an expanded role as chief corporate affairs & marketing officer immediately.
Both new appointees will report to Group CEO Trevor Croker and join Aristocrat’s executive steering committee.
Slaney will be based in London; Barry French will be based in Las Vegas.

Why should I read this?

Quick take: big-name leadership moves at a major iGaming player. If you follow industry strategy, partnerships or market positioning, this is useful to know — Dylan Slaney’s arrival signals a push to accelerate Aristocrat Interactive (including iLottery), while the marketing and corporate affairs shake-up hints at stronger global brand and stakeholder focus. Short, sharp and worth bookmarking if you watch the sector.

Author note

Punchy: This is more than a personnel swap — it’s a signal Aristocrat is consolidating its Interactive arm and sharpening its commercial and communications muscle. Keep an eye on product and market moves after Slaney and French settle in.

Source

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