While IGT welcomes its global customers at ICE Barcelona with a proven portfolio of gaming, digital, and FinTech solutions, Héctor Fernández has officially taken the helm of the global gaming leader as its new CEO. Previously, IGT had confirmed that Fernández would assume the role on December 3, 2025.
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LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC VISION
“I’m honored and excited to lead IGT into its next chapter,” stated Héctor Fernández. “This is a company with strong talent, deep industry relationships, and significant potential. As we bring together the legacy IGT and Everi teams, in partnership with Apollo, we have an opportunity to evolve how we operate, innovate, and deliver for our customers. I’m looking forward to working with our teams around the world to define what’s next for IGT.”
Fernández brings a strong track record of success in gaming and technology to his role at IGT, having most recently served as CEO of one of IGT’s global competitors. Over the course of his career, Fernández has been recognized for his leadership role in strategic initiatives that propelled market share, revenue growth, and increased profitability. He is based in Las Vegas, home of IGT’s global headquarters.
“Led by Hector and a talented team of leaders from across the legacy IGT Gaming & Digital and Everi businesses, as well as key new hires from inside and outside the industry, we believe the combined enterprise will accelerate growth, enhance product and content innovation, and become an even stronger partner to its customers,” said Daniel Cohen, Partner at Apollo and Chair of IGT’s Board of Directors. “Hector shares our commitment to fostering a high-performing, people-first culture, and we are confident he will lead this team to new heights.”
Fernandez’s position as CEO of the combined enterprise and oversight of the Gaming business unit requires receipt of customary regulatory approvals. IGT’s Digital business unit continues to be led by Gil Rotem and IGT’s FinTech business unit continues to be led by Darren Simmons.
Héctor Fernández leads IGT at ICE Barcelona
The company begins a new chapter at ICE Barcelona, marked by a strategic integration and a roadmap focused on innovation, global scale, and closer engagement with its customers.
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As IGT greets its global customers at ICE Barcelona with a proven portfolio of gaming, digital and FinTech solutions, Hector Fernandez has officially taken on leadership of the global gaming leader as Incoming CEO. An IGT announcement confirmed that Fernandez had started in his previously communicated role on December 3, 2025.
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC VISION
“I’m honored and excited to lead IGT into its next chapter,” said Hector Fernandez. “This is a company with strong talent, deep industry relationships, and significant potential. As we bring together the legacy IGT and Everi teams, in partnership with Apollo, we have an opportunity to evolve how we operate, innovate, and deliver for our customers. I’m looking forward to working with our teams around the world to define what’s next for IGT.”
Fernandez brings a strong track record of success in gaming and technology to his role at IGT, having most recently served as CEO of one of IGT’s global competitors. Over the course of his career, Fernandez has been recognized for his leadership role in strategic initiatives that propelled market share, revenue growth and increased profitability. He is based in Las Vegas, home of IGT’s global headquarters.
“Led by Hector and a talented team of leaders from across the legacy IGT Gaming & Digital and Everi businesses, as well as key new hires from inside and outside the industry, we believe the combined enterprise will accelerate growth, enhance product and content innovation, and become an even stronger partner to its customers,” said Daniel Cohen, Partner at Apollo and Chair of IGT’s Board of Directors. “Hector shares our commitment to fostering a high-performing, people-first culture, and we are confident he will lead this team to new heights.”
Fernandez’s position as CEO of the combined enterprise and oversight of the Gaming business unit requires receipt of customary regulatory approvals. IGT’s Digital business unit continues to be led by Gil Rotem and IGT’s FinTech business unit continues to be led by Darren Simmons.
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