{"id":8469,"date":"2025-01-10T00:13:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/simon-johnson-named-ceo-of-light-wonder-igaming\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T00:13:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T00:13:31","slug":"simon-johnson-named-ceo-of-light-wonder-igaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/simon-johnson-named-ceo-of-light-wonder-igaming\/","title":{"rendered":"<div>Simon Johnson Named CEO of Light &amp; Wonder iGaming<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Light &#038; Wonder has announced Simon Johnson as the new CEO of its iGaming division. Johnson, who has been with the company since 2017, takes on this leadership role after serving as the Senior Vice President and International Managing Director. In his new position, Johnson will report directly to Matt Wilson, Light &#038; Wonder\u2019s President and CEO, and will join the company\u2019s Executive Leadership Team.<\/p>\n<h2>A Strong Background in Business<\/h2>\n<p>Before joining Light &#038; Wonder, Johnson built a varied career across several industries. He started in investment banking, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border transactions. From there, he held leadership roles in private equity, telecommunications, and financial technology businesses, working with both start-ups and established Fortune 500 companies.<\/p>\n<p>At Light &#038; Wonder, Johnson played a key role in shaping the company\u2019s international commercial strategy for its gaming business. 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Johnson, who has been with the company since 2017, takes on this leadership role after serving as the Senior Vice President and International Managing Director. 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