Scientific Games hands senior role to Nissim

Scientific Games has named Leigh Nissim, previously chief executive of Nektan, managing director, B2B interactive.

In his new role, Nissim will have responsibilities for overseeing the company’s Remote Game Server (RGS) and SG Universe businesses.

Prior to his time with Nektan, Nissim was interactive global commercial director at IGT, with responsibilities for its interactive real-money wagering business, as well as heading up business strategy, product direction, and marketing.

Nisim has also had spells with SwiftStake Technologies, a retail marketing and customer selling solutions provider to regulated lottery markets and sports betting sectors, as well as GTECH G2 and St. Minver Ltd.

“I’m delighted to join Scientific Games at an exciting time; the interactive business has positive momentum, and I’m looking forward to leading the teams across our global business to contribute to the company’s continued growth and success,” Nissim said.

Barry Cottle, chief executive of Scientific Games, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Leigh Nissim to the SG Interactive team and look forward to leveraging his experience, passion, and business savvy to take our RGS and SG Universe business to the next level.

“We are confident that under his leadership, our B2B business will continue to grow at an accelerated rate as we focus on delivering an exceptional player experience through our leading library of online and mobile interactive games.”

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