IGT Names Andy Hendrickson Chief Product and Technology Officer

IGT is reshaping how product strategy and technology leadership connect across its global business. The company confirmed an executive role expansion designed to bring games, platforms, and operational systems under a single leadership structure.

The move centers on Andy Hendrickson, a veteran technology leader whose background spans gaming, entertainment, and advanced visual computing.

Good to Know

• Andy Hendrickson has been named Chief Product and Technology Officer at IGT
• The appointment follows his role as Chief Technology Officer after the IGT and Everi combination
• Regulatory approval is still required before the role becomes effective

IGT announced that Hendrickson will expand his responsibilities to serve as Chief Product and Technology Officer, subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals. He previously held the role of Chief Technology Officer after joining the combined IGT and Everi enterprise in 2025.

The expanded mandate brings product strategy, game development, and technology execution into a single leadership role. IGT leadership views that alignment as critical as operators demand faster content cycles, scalable platforms, and stronger integration between games and operations.

Hector Fernandez, Incoming Chief Executive Officer of IGT, said the expanded role strengthens how the company serves customers worldwide:

“I am very pleased that Andy Hendrickson is expanding his role at IGT to become our Chief Product and Technology Officer, leveraging his vision and expertise across technology, products and solutions to help our global customers deliver industry-leading games to players while enhancing their operations.”

Fernandez added that the role supports closer coordination across studios and internal teams:

“Andy’s leadership as CPTO ensures tighter alignment between our products and processes, and how we leverage world-class talent across our global game studios to create value.” 

Hendrickson said the expanded role allows him to apply a broader leadership lens across the business.

“I am excited to expand my global technology leadership role to become IGT Chief Product and Technology Officer. I believe IGT has the ingredients to deliver industry-leading products and solutions to our customers, and with the strength of our game studio talent, disciplined content creation and product management, we are well-positioned for growth and innovation.”

Before joining IGT, Hendrickson served as Chief Technology Officer at a major global competitor within the gaming sector. Earlier in his career, he held the role of Chief Technology Officer at Activision Publishing, where he led technology teams behind widely known console franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Sekiro.

His career also includes senior leadership roles in film and animation. At Walt Disney Animation Studios, he led technology initiatives supporting productions such as Frozen. At Pacific Data Images and DreamWorks Animation, he served as Head of Technology during periods that included releases like Shrek 2 and Madagascar. He also held a Senior Technology Officer role at Industrial Light and Magic, contributing to advancements in visual effects pipelines.

Hendrickson is a named inventor on multiple United States patents covering areas such as remote collaboration, stereoscopic depth rendering, and advanced image processing. His film credits include Forrest Gump, The Mask, Men in Black, Frozen, and Wreck-It Ralph, alongside a long list of commercial video game releases.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley. He also maintains active membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and ACM SIGGRAPH.

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