Light & Wonder appoints Nejad to lead Americas gaming business
| By Robert Fletcher
Light & Wonder has announced the appointment of Niaz Nejad as managing director of its gaming business in the Americas region.
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Nejad joins the business having most recently served as senior vice-president and head of marketing for the US and Canada at Aristocrat Gaming, a role in which she led the overall brand and marketing strategy.
Prior to this, Nejad had a spell as chief operating officer for the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission in Canada, establishing the organisation’s provincial gaming direction, corporate portfolio, digital transformation and revenue forecasts.