Casino equipment and online games provider Light & Wonder Inc has appointed Rohan Gallagher as executive vice president and global chief corporate affairs officer, in what the firm described as a “newly created role”.
Mr Gallagher will be based in Sydney, New South Wales, in Australia, Light & Wonder stated in a press release on Thursday.
He will be responsible for overseeing the areas of investor relations; environmental, social and governance matters; corporate social responsibility; and global communications, the firm said.
The release quoted Oliver Chow, chief financial officer at Light & Wonder, as saying: “As Light & Wonder transitions to a sole listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, having Rohan’s wealth of experience and leadership in corporate affairs will be instrumental for us, both in the Australian market and across the world.”
He added: “I’ve worked with Rohan for many years in different capacities, and his knowledge of the gaming industry, and what it takes to succeed, is unparalleled.”
Mr Gallagher joins Light & Wonder from the Jarden Group, an investment and advisory firm with offices in Australia and New Zealand, where he was managing director within its institutional equities group.
Prior to that, he spent around four years at Light & Wonder’s market rival Aristocrat as general manager of investor relations and treasury for the Australia-based firm. His experience also includes 12 years at Credit Suisse Australia, according to Light & Wonder’s release.
The memo included prepared remarks by Mr Gallagher: “[Light & Wonder]’s legacy of creating the world’s best games, coupled with its desire to further enhance stakeholder engagement, deeply align with my passions and experience.”
He added: “I look forward to amplifying Light & Wonder’s voice, strengthening connections with its communities, and driving meaningful change that supports Light & Wonder’s next stage of growth.”
In August, Light & Wonder reported net income of US$95 million for the three months to June 30, on revenue that fell 1.1 percent year-on-year, to US$809 million.
At the time, the company confirmed that the group would transition to a sole listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) by the end of 2025.
