Aristocrat Leisure Limited Thursday announced that Craig Toner, former chief financial officer and executive vice president of operations, has been appointed CEO of Aristocrat Gaming. Toner replaces Hector Fernandez, who resigned to accept the role of CEO at the combined enterprise of International Gaming Technology and Everi.
Toner will start as Aristocrat Gaming’s CEO effective immediately.
“Craig has been a key part of the Aristocrat Gaming leadership team that has delivered strong growth and transformational change over recent years,” said Aristocrat CEO and Managing Director Trevor Croker in a statement. “He has also worked closely with our board and executive steering committee on a number of major and strategic operational priorities. Craig is people oriented, highly collaborative, and impactful. We are delighted to be able to elevate a proven and capable leader of Craig’s caliber to this role, demonstrating again the depth of talent we have built at Aristocrat.”
Toner has worked for Aristocrat, both in the U.S. and Australia, for seven years. He relocated to Las Vegas three years ago after serving in several business finance and operation roles for Aristocrat in Sydney, Australia.
“Craig will ensure a seamless leadership transition, maintaining a relentless customer focus, continuing to execute our plans,” Croker said. “Aristocrat Gaming today is a global team with extraordinary resilience, depth, and momentum, and I have every confidence that Craig will continue to build on this going forward, with the support of the many talented leaders across our global business.
“We thank Hector sincerely for his commitment and recognize his contribution to our businesses over the last six years.”