International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that executive Andy Hendrickson will see his role expanded at the group to Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), subject to regulatory approval.
Hendrickson has served as the group’s CTO since September of 2025, following the group’s merger of IGT’s Digital business with Everi Holdings, under a holding company owned by funds managed by by Apollo Global Management.
Hendrickson joined IGT after serving as CTO of Aristocrat for over four years, based out of Las Vegas. IGT defines Hendricks as ‘a transformative technology executive behind industry-disrupting platforms and technologies’.
Hendrickson has also served as CTO of Activision Publishing and helped lead technology for highly successful console game franchises including Call of Duty. When working with Walt Disney Animation Studios, Hendrickson also led technology for box office hit Frozen.
The executive is an inventor and also has film credits for titles such as Forrest Gump, The Mask, Men in Black and Wreck-It Ralph. He is also a Member at Large of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Speaking of the role expansion, IGT incoming CEO Hector Fernandez noted that “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 noted that “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.”
