Pavilion Payments on Wednesday announced Diallo Gordon is now serving as CEO, effective January 1. A news release says Gordon’s appointment follows a successful 2025, during which the company strengthened operational execution, advanced key initiatives, and expanded customer relationships.
Diallo Gordon (courtesy photo)
Dan Connors, who has served as CEO since April 2024, has transitioned to Executive Chairman, where he will continue to support Pavilion Payments’ long-term strategy, customer relationships, and corporate development priorities while working closely with Gordon and the senior leadership team.
“Diallo is an extraordinarily talented executive and one of the finest leaders I have worked with,” Connors said in a statement. “His deep industry knowledge, engineering background, customer-first mindset, and passion for innovation make him uniquely suited to lead Pavilion Payments forward. We accomplished a great deal in 2025, and I have complete confidence in Diallo and the strong leadership team supporting him as we enter 2026.”
Gordon joined Pavilion Payments in January 2025 as President with nearly 30 years of leadership experience across innovation, technology, defense, gaming, and payments. He has held roles at Passport Technology, Phi Gaming, Everi Holdings, Aristocrat Technologies, and the Mississippi Gaming Commission, and earlier served in the United States Air Force supporting space and weapons research for the Department of Defense, NASA, and NATO.
At Pavilion Payments, Gordon has overseen sales, marketing, product strategy, and innovation. In his first year with the company, Gordon played a role in accelerating development initiatives, enhancing operational performance, and strengthening organizational alignment. As CEO, he will continue to drive growth, deepen operator partnerships, and guide Pavilion Payments’ strategic direction across the gaming ecosystem.
“I am honored to serve as CEO of Pavilion Payments,” said Gordon. “We have a world-class team, a strong foundation, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and their patrons. After a successful 2025, we are well-positioned for 2026, and I look forward to continuing our work together to advance Pavilion’s leadership in the gaming payments ecosystem.”
