Scientific Games Corporation announced three executive promotions to solidify the company’s leadership team going into 2019.
Jim Kennedy, currently executive vice president and group chief executive, lottery, will become chairman, lottery and Patrick McHugh, who currently serves as senior vice president, global lottery systems, has been elevated to Kennedy’s former post.
In addition, Jordan Levin has been named the new executive vice president and group chief executive, digital. Levin has extensive experience in interactive, digital gaming and sports betting, and is currently senior vice president for corporate development, where he led the acquisition and integration of NYX Gaming Group and previously launched and served as president of SG Interactive.
“These globally respected leaders and longtime members of our SG family are the best people to continue our growth trajectory, deliver operational excellence and inspire our employees,” said Barry Cottle, Scientific Games president and CEO. “Pat will leverage his in-depth lottery experience and proven success at Scientific Games to provide strong operational leadership and innovation. He will work with Jim to continue to execute our global growth strategies. For SG Digital, Jordan’s digital experience will prove immensely valuable, as he formally takes over our rapidly accelerating digital gaming and sports betting businesses.”
McHugh has a wealth of lottery experience, having been in the industry for more than 25 years. He has been with Scientific Games for the past 14 years and serves on the leadership executive team. McHugh has unparalleled expertise in gaming systems technology in markets around the world directing complex technology deployments, operations, new business initiatives and strategic product development.
In his new post, McHugh will be responsible for the global lottery business and will work with Kennedy to service existing relationships and grow the lottery business in the U.S. and around the world. McHugh has led many of Scientific Games’ strategic industry firsts, including expanded distribution channels, cashless payments, sports betting, new network technology, iLottery and other digital platforms.
Kennedy, the new chairman, lottery, said, “I’m incredibly proud of what we have built at Scientific Games, which I believe is the No. 1 lottery company in the world. We provide our lottery customers the best games, products and services in the industry. I look forward to continuing to help our customers drive record growth for their states and countries as chairman of the lottery business.”
Since joining Scientific Games in 2006, Jordan Levin has been a driving force behind the company’s interactive and digital strategies, new business development and operations. A proven leader with more than 12 years in the industry, Levin has deepened the company’s portfolio of digital professionals, products and technologies for iGaming, iLottery and sports betting.
As group chief executive, digital, Levin will be responsible for defining the business group’s overall strategic direction and overseeing all functions of the business. With the integration of NYX now fully complete, Levin will officially take the reins from former NYX CEO Matt Davey at the end of the year.
