
McCready has served as Atlantic Lottery’s Chief Strategy Officer since 2022 and has more than 20 years of experience in the gaming industry and the public sector.
Atlantic Lottery said that McCready was selected from a ‘robust pool of candidates’ following a ‘comprehensive board-led search process’.
McCready succeeds Patrick Daigle, who announced his intention to retire from Atlantic Lottery in 2025 after more than 27 years of service. An ad-hoc board committee was established to oversee the recruitment process, with the aim of appointing a successor early this year.
Extensive search
The committee partnered with management and human resources consultancy Royer Thompson to lead an extensive international search that considered more than 120 applicants.
Sean O’Connor, Chair of Atlantic Lottery’s Board of Directors, said: “He brings significant gaming experience and a unique set of skills and experiences that will drive the organization forward at a very exciting time in the industry. The fact that we were able to identify the ideal next President and CEO from the internal executive ranks speaks to the strength and depth of the team at Atlantic Lottery.”
Before serving as Chief Strategy Officer and leading the development of the lottery’s five-year strategic plan, the former Spielo Gaming executive was Vice-President at Inversa Systems after serving as a Deputy Minister with the Government of New Brunswick.
Exciting work
The four Atlantic provincial governments established Atlantic Lottery in 1976. The lottery’s shareholders are the New Brunswick Lotteries and Gaming Corporation, Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation, Prince Edward Island Lotteries Commission, and Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
McCready said: “I’m honored to have earned the confidence of the board and I look forward to the exciting work ahead with the team.
“Atlantic Lottery has always punched above its weight. With increasing competition in the sector, we are emerging as a leader in healthy play for our customers while continuing to make a game-changing impact for the people and places of Atlantic Canada.”