Managing Director, EMEA in Manchester

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in technology-driven gaming. With a bold vision to deliver world-class content and franchises across every platform, we’re redefining the future of play. Following a record-breaking Q3 2025—where we achieved $841 million in revenue, 18% EBITDA growth, and a 78% surge in net income, our momentum is stronger than ever! As our next Managing Director, EMEA, you’ll drive commercial outcomes, lead high-performing teams, and shape strategy for one of the world’s most dynamic gaming markets. You’ll be the face of Light & Wonder across EMEA, forging key partnerships, setting commercial direction, and ensuring operational excellence.

The company now plays in three main segments including Gaming, iGaming and SciPlay. The Gaming industry is characterised by the continuous development of new technologies, products, and game content. Its products are installed in all of the major regulated US gaming jurisdictions and in approximately 182 international gaming jurisdictions. Growth of gaming in land-based venues is driven by the opening of new casinos in both new and existing jurisdictions and the expansion of existing casinos. In addition, the land-based gaming business is significantly impacted by the rate at which casinos and other gaming operators replace their gaming machines, which depends on several factors, including their capital budgets. Virtually all sectors of the gaming industry are impacted by changes in economic conditions that impact players’ disposable incomes.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

The Managing Director, EMEA for Gaming should be a talented, multifaceted leader who can lead strong, smart leaders that need to be challenged and stretched. The leader will bring P&L discipline to focus on both the top-line and bottom-line in partnership with the Gaming CFO. S/he should be a strategic commercial leader with a track record of success in business growth and leadership in a highly matrixed and complex environment. The Gaming division comes from a legacy of acquisitions and infrastructure and this person should be a culture carrier to bring more of a cultural identity to the team as well as integrate and automate technology. The successful candidate must be an outstanding people leader, and could develop, deploy, and manage a senior leadership team. They should hold a high bar on performance.

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we highlight the following:

• Knowledge and Experience

• Proven hands-on leader as a GM of major business unit or region with a strong track record of execution while increasing shareholder/stakeholder value.
• A track record of working in the EMEA marketplace.
• Excellent track record of business performance and driving continued growth and operational excellence, including exposure to best practice environments.
• Track record of key customer, relationship and account management.
• Familiarity with highly regulated markets.
• Strong financial acumen and track record of developing accurate quantitative plans.
• Experienced in commercial negotiations and structures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Board, Senior Management, and key Stakeholders.
• Metrics driven (financial performance, customer engagement, etc.).
• Track record of change management.
• Provides clear leadership to a business unit in a variety of related areas.

• Strong executive presence that exudes confidence, integrity, transparency and competence.
• Appreciates and gives room for the ideas of others but likewise possesses professional courage to challenge appropriately when needed.
• A creative problem solver, with a customer focused mindset who can initiate new ideas and perspectives to existing procedures.
• Possesses conviction and credibility to stand his/her ground on important issues and manage the challenges of the stakeholder/shareholder environment.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Bold thinker, resilient, tenacious.
• Respected at all levels internally and externally for his/her integrity of operating, business skills and knowledge of the industry.
• Mission driven, passionate about transforming businesses. Sensitive to mission driven aspect of the organization.
• Ability to craft a narrative from analysis and convey this insightfully to the organization across the region.

• High strategic acumen. Has a clear, compelling vision of where he/she wants to take the organization and/or industry.
• Ability to see where the future of gaming is headed. Envisions long-term market potential and opportunities, while positioning the business to capitalize on them.
• Enforce adherence to legal guidelines for the region to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics.

• Happy working at pace in a dynamic environment.
• Translates core business strategies into actionable initiatives; proven tactical execution.
• Very execution oriented, with an eye for the detail as well as seeing the full picture.
• Shows consistently sound judgment, wisdom, and a collaborative spirit in decision-making.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and sets the pace for the broader organization.

• High organizational EQ and ability to unite and motivate the organization. Exceptional people and team management skills.
• Effective influencing skills, with proven ability to persuade others towards an idea or goal.
• Excellent communications and listening skills.
• Proven track record in hiring and curating talent for the organization.
• Creates an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the company’s mission, vision, and values.