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Simon Johnson

Simon Johnson

CEO · Light & Wonder

United Kingdom sjohnson@lnw.com

Biography

Simon Johnson is the CEO at Light & Wonder.


He has over 20 years of experience in interactive entertainment and international management. In his current role, he leads the company's global online strategy and oversees international brand expansion, strengthening Light & Wonder's presence in fast-growing markets.


Before his CEO appointment, Simon served as Senior Vice President and International Managing Director, managing operations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia.

Work experience

Chief Executive Officer

Light & Wonder

01.2025 – Present

Senior Vice President & International Managing Director (EMEA, Asia, ANZ)

Light & Wonder

09.2022 – 01.2025

Senior Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA

Light & Wonder

01.2021 – 09.2022

Interim MD, UK

Scientific Games - Gaming

04.2020 – 01.2021

Group Commercial Director

Scientific Games - Gaming

04.2017 – 03.2020

Founder & Managing Director

Simon Johnson & Co

04.2014 – 03.2017

Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer, MD e-Billing

DST Global Solutions (now SS&C)

05.2009 – 03.2014

Strategy & Business Development

Cable & Wireless

09.2006 – 04.2009

Chief Commercial Officer

The Rights Company (a Blenheim Chalcot Business)

01.2005 – 08.2006

VP Corporate Development

Blenheim Chalcot

01.2000 – 01.2005

Executive

ING Barings

09.1997 – 12.1999

Expert profile

Position

CEO

Company

Light & Wonder

Location

United Kingdom

Roles

C Level

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