Scientific Games has appointed Dan Flynn as CEO, effective November 2, 2026. He replaces interim CEO Kevin Schneider, who becomes Board Chairman. The Scientific Games CEO change follows Pat McHugh’s retirement in September.

• New CEO: Flynn has more than 30 years of experience in operations and technology. He previously worked at CDK Global, Caterpillar and Hertz. At CDK Global, he served as Chief Transformation Officer.
• Previous roles: At Caterpillar, Flynn managed a business generating over USD 4bn in annual dealer sales. At Hertz, he oversaw North American operations with USD 6.6bn in revenue. The Scientific Games CEO said: “Our focus will be on delivering the games, technology and services that help lotteries achieve their objectives.”
• Company and leadership: Scientific Games supplies lottery games, technology and digital solutions to government lotteries. Schneider served as interim CEO following McHugh’s retirement in September. He joined the board in 2022 and became Vice Chairman in March 2026.

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