Aristocrat Leisure Limited announced that longtime marketing and gaming operations VP Matt Wilson has been promoted to managing director of the Americas, based in Las Vegas. Wilson most recently was senior vice president of global gaming operations.
“Matt’s leadership has been instrumental to Aristocrat’s recent growth both in the Americas and across other key markets,” said Aristocrat CEO-Elect Trevor Croker. “Matt comes to the role with proven commercial and strategic skills and a genuine passion for product and helping our customers succeed. We are delighted to welcome Matt to the position of managing director of the Americas.”
Wilson has been with Aristocrat since 2004, and has held several significant positions in a variety of the company’s key markets. In his recent position as global gaming operations chief, he helped to grow the company’s recurring-revenue product line with landmark new titles.
Wilson joined the company as vice president of marketing for the Americas, and served as senior vice president of sales and marketing for North America from 2008 to 2012, during which time he oversaw Aristocrat’s expansion in the Asia Pacific region.
Wilson was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 businesspeople in Las Vegas. He is actively involved in Aristocrat’s commitment to the Make A Wish Foundation, for which the company recently raised nearly $34,000.
The appointment is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.
