Mark Wadley appointed as IGT's new President of Land-Based Gaming

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Monday that Mark Wadley has joined the company as Incoming President of Land-Based Gaming. His appointment is subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. 

Under the role, Wadley will oversee the company’s end-to-end land-based gaming business, covering global sales, product management, field services, manufacturing, marketing, external communications, and government relations. He will report to Hector Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of IGT.

The position consolidates oversight of multiple business functions tied to IGT’s land-based gaming segment within a single leadership structure. The responsibilities include coordination across product development, customer engagement, and commercial delivery.

"IGT has all the core elements of a winning gaming business, from differentiated content to global scale and long-standing customer relationships," said Wadley, IGT's incoming President of Land-Based Gaming.

"The opportunity now is to operate with greater alignment and discipline, ensuring that how we develop, position, and deliver our products translates more consistently into performance for our customers. That focus on execution will define the next phase of growth," he added.

Prior to joining IGT, Wadley served as Chief Marketing Officer at one of the company’s global competitors. His background includes work focused on aligning product, customer insight, and commercial execution.

"Mark is a proven leader with a deep understanding of how to connect product, customer insight, and commercial execution to drive performance," said Hector Fernandez, IGT CEO.

"As we continue to strengthen our Gaming business, bringing these capabilities together under one leader is a critical step in improving how we operate and deliver for our customers. Mark's experience will help us accelerate that progress," Fernandez added.

Wadley’s career spans both the gaming and biotech industries. He is described as having experience in managing teams, supporting innovation, and operating in fast-paced markets. His background includes building teams, balancing established operations with new business areas, and implementing strategies tied to near-term and long-term objectives.