Aristocrat Leisure Limited has introduced important adjustments to its senior management, with departures and new appointments that can reshape each its Interactive enterprise and company affairs division. The Australia-listed firm confirmed that two long-serving executives are leaving, whereas two seasoned trade figures will tackle expanded duties.
Moti Malul, CEO of Aristocrat Interactive, will step down and formally exit the enterprise in March 2026. He will probably be succeeded by Dylan Slaney, who’s scheduled to start his new function on November 3, 2025, topic to receiving regulatory approvals. At the identical time, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Natalie Toohey is departing after nearly seven years, with Barry French instantly stepping in to guide an enlarged company affairs and advertising and marketing operate.
Malul to Exit; Slaney to Lead Interactive
Malul’s time at Aristocrat started following the group’s April 2024 acquisition of NeoGames SA, the place he had served as CEO. After the deal, he was appointed as the primary chief govt of the newly created Aristocrat Interactive division. According to the corporate, Malul “successfully led NeoGames SA through its acquisition by Aristocrat, and steered the creation of the Aristocrat Interactive business over the past 18 months.”
During his tenure, Malul oversaw the mixing of a number of groups, established a progress technique, and laid the muse for Aristocrat’s enlargement in actual cash gaming and iLottery. He will stay with the corporate by the top of his discover interval and contractual obligations.
His successor, Dylan Slaney, brings greater than a decade of worldwide expertise in iGaming. He was most lately CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming division, a task he left in late 2024, and beforehand held senior positions at NYX, SG Digital, and world knowledge science agency Dunnhumby. Aristocrat described him as an govt with “a track record of driving operational excellence and a customer first approach that delivers transformative growth.”
Group CEO and Managing Director Trevor Croker welcomed the appointment, noting in the company’s press release: “Dylan’s deep iGaming experience and track record of operational delivery will help us accelerate momentum in Aristocrat Interactive, including building on our market-leading position in iLottery, in line with our strategy.”
Toohey Departs; French Expands Corporate Affairs Role
Alongside adjustments within the Interactive enterprise, Aristocrat confirmed the departure of Natalie Toohey, who has led the corporate’s company affairs for practically seven years. The firm stated she has “chosen to pursue new opportunities” however will stay accessible on a consulting foundation to make sure continuity.
Toohey was credited with reworking Aristocrat’s company affairs and investor relations capabilities, strengthening world stakeholder engagement, and contributing to the corporate’s resilience and progress throughout her tenure. Croker expressed his gratitude, saying, “I also want to thank Natalie for her outstanding contribution. Natalie transformed our Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations capabilities and impact globally, while deepening vital stakeholder relationships and playing an important role in the resilience and growth of the business over a sustained period.”
Taking on the expanded function of Chief Corporate Affairs and Marketing Officer is Barry French, described as “a seasoned corporate affairs and marketing executive with over 35 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications, transport, aerospace, defence, and technology sectors.” French has beforehand served as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Inmarsat and at Nokia, and has led worldwide groups throughout the US, UK, and Finland.
“I also look forward to Barry further building our reputation and stakeholder relationships, while forging a global Marketing function to better steward our brands and unlock more strategic benefits,” Croker stated.
Both Slaney and French will report on to Croker and will be part of Aristocrat’s Executive Steering Committee. Slaney will probably be based mostly in London, whereas French will function out of Las Vegas. Croker emphasised that these management adjustments will “consolidate the strong progress” made by the group and assist the subsequent stage of its strategic supply.
“I want to express my thanks to Moti for his leadership through a period in which we brought together multiple teams to create Aristocrat Interactive, put in place an ambitious Group growth plan and took foundational steps towards its delivery,” Croker added.
The management reshuffle comes as Aristocrat continues to ship strong monetary efficiency. In May, the corporate reported income of simply above AUD3.03 billion for the primary half of its fiscal 12 months, an 8.7% improve on the prior-year interval. However, web revenue after tax and earlier than amortisation of acquired intangibles (NPATA) fell 15.1% year-on-year to AUD578.7 million.
With these management changes, Aristocrat goals to speed up its technique throughout each digital and company divisions, reinforcing its presence in iGaming and enhancing its stakeholder engagement capabilities worldwide.
