Light & Wonder Names Foster Head of Reno Studio

Light & Wonder has named industry veteran Kelsy Foster as the head of its Reno, Nevada game studio.

Light & Wonder Names Foster Head of Reno Studio

Light & Wonder, Inc. recently announced the addition of Kelsy Foster to its team of game designers. Foster will join the company in 2024 leading a studio of game design talent at their offices in Reno, Nevada.

Foster brings over two decades of experience from her time at IGT where she most recently served as vice president of Vibe Studio bringing to market several high performing innovative player favorite games including Prosperity Link and Mystery of the Lamp.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kelsy to the Light & Wonder team,” said Siobhan Lane, Light & Wonder CEO of Gaming. “Her 20-year journey in the gaming industry speaks to her unparalleled expertise, and we look forward to her leadership as we continue to shape the future of gaming and deliver the best games.”

Foster began her career as a game designer, leveraging her skills as a mathematician to create top-tier games. At Light & Wonder, she’ll complement the roster of existing game designers to deliver top performing content.

“I am thrilled to begin this new journey with Light & Wonder,” said Foster. “It’s an exciting time to join the organization, given its unwavering commitment to talent, investment in R&D and designing best-in-class content. I look forward to collaborating with the team to bring cutting-edge games to players.”