Light & Wonder, Inc. announced Wednesday that Oliver Chow has been appointed as the company’s executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer. Chow has served as interim CFO since August 2023 and was previously as senior vice president of corporate finance.
Light & Wonder Chief Executive Officer Matt Wilson said, “After a thorough search by the board and leadership team, I’m pleased to appoint Oliver as our CFO. Over the last four months, we’ve all been impressed with Oliver’s ability to seamlessly step into the role of chief financial officer. With more than 15 years of entertainment and gaming leadership experience and deep financial expertise, Oliver was the candidate best positioned to lead us forward. His attention to detail, combined with his willingness to take on a wider variety of challenges within the organization with ease, has made us resolute in our decision.”
“It is a privilege to be appointed as Light & Wonder’s CFO,” said Oliver Chow. “I’m excited to work with the Company’s leadership and Board to execute on our clear strategy and build on our strong financial profile. I am looking forward to supporting the organization to further enable growth, margin expansion, and financial execution.”
Prior to joining Light & Wonder in October 2022, Oliver spent five years in senior-level finance roles at Aristocrat, most recently serving as chief financial officer Americas, EMEA, and customer experience. Previously, he served in various financial roles with Universal Pictures, Deluxe Entertainment Services, and JPMorgan Chase. He is also a current board member of United Way of Southern Nevada, where he serves as board treasurer. Oliver received a BS in Business Administration from the SUNY Albany and an executive MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
