The gaming giant IGT has announced the appointment of Mark Wadley as its Incoming President of Land‑Based Gaming, pending all required regulatory approvals.
Before joining IGT, Wadley served as chief marketing officer for Aristocrat, where he built a strong reputation for driving growth through tight alignment of product, customer needs, and commercial strategy.
As IGT’s Incoming President of Land‑Based Gaming, Mark Wadley will oversee the company’s entire land‑based gaming portfolio, including global sales, product management, field services, manufacturing, marketing, external communications, and government relations. He will report to Hector Fernandez, IGT CEO.
“Mark is a proven leader with a deep understanding of how to connect product, customer insight and commercial execution to drive performance,” said Hector Fernandez, IGT CEO. “As we continue to strengthen our Gaming business, bringing these capabilities together under one leader is a critical step in improving how we operate and deliver for our customers. Mark’s experience will help us accelerate that progress.”
Commenting on his new role as Incoming President of Land‑Based Gaming at IGT, Mark Wadley shared: “IGT has all the core elements of a winning gaming business, from differentiated content to global scale and long-standing customer relationships. The opportunity now is to operate with greater alignment and discipline, ensuring that how we develop, position, and deliver our products translates more consistently into performance for our customers. That focus on execution will define the next phase of growth.”
Drawing on a career that spans both the gaming and biotech sectors, Mark Wadley is recognised for energising teams, fostering innovation, and delivering results in fast‑moving markets. His cross‑industry experience enables him to build high‑performing teams, balance core capabilities with new growth opportunities, and execute strategies that drive immediate impact and long‑term success.
A strong advocate for collaboration and team achievement, Mark is committed to turning innovative strategies into winning outcomes while shaping a workplace known for top talent and a thriving culture within the gaming industry.
