Scientific Games Thursday announced the addition of technology professional Steve Beason to the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Beason, who previously worked for the company from 2005 to 2016, will serve as President, Digital and Sports Betting, for the company’s global business.
“Steve’s experience and hands-on team approach make him a perfect fit to complement our Executive Leadership Team,” said Scientific Games CEO Pat McHugh in a statement. “He’ll add immediate value across our technology, operations, content, and services offerings with a global view on commercially developing our business. Under Steve’s leadership, as we continue to accelerate growth, our digital product innovation will enhance each of our existing product lines expanding play and promotion of lottery games.”
Beason has four decades of experience in lottery, gaming, and wagering technology. He previously served as the company’s Enterprise Chief Technology Officer and President of the Lottery Systems group.
Most recently, Beason worked for Inspired Entertainment as chief technology officer. He also has worked for the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Gtech Corporation.
Beason joins McHugh on the Scientific Games Executive Leadership Team, which also includes John Schulz, President Americas and Global Instant Products; Jim Bunitsky, Chief Financial Officer; Michael Conforti, President, International and Strategic Accounts; Jennifer Welshons, Chief Marketing Officer; Dena Rosenzweig, Chief Legal Officer; Stephen Richardson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer; Walt Eisele, Chief Technology Officer; and Jeff Martineck, Senior Vice President, Products and Innovation.
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