Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) advises new leadership arrangements for Aristocrat Interactive, and for Group Corporate Affairs & Marketing.
Aristocrat Interactive
Moti Malul (CEO, Aristocrat Interactive) has stepped down from his role, and will depart the business in March 2026 at the completion of his notice period and other contractual obligations.
Mr Malul successfully led NeoGames through its acquisition by Aristocrat, and steered the creation of the Aristocrat Interactive business over the past 18 months. Following a comprehensive global search, Dylan Slaney has been appointedto succeed Mr Malul as CEO, Aristocrat Interactive, and is expected to commence on 3 November 2025 subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory pre-approvals.
Mr Slaney is a proven iGaming executive, with over ten years of global leadership experience in the sector. Mr Slaney was most recently CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming business, and has also held leadership positions at NYX, SG Digital and in the global customer data science company, dunnhumby. Mr Slaney has a track record of driving operational excellence and a customer first approach that delivers transformative growth. He holds a B.A in Business Studies (first class honours) from the University of Derby.
Corporate Affairs & Marketing
Natalie Toohey (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer) has chosen to pursue new opportunities after almost seven years in her role. Barry French has been appointed to succeed Ms Toohey in the expanded role of Chief Corporate Affairs & Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Ms Toohey will ensure a smooth transition and be available to provide further support under a consulting arrangement.
Mr French is a seasoned corporate affairs and marketing executive with over 35 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications, transport, aerospace, defence and technology sectors. Mr French has lived and worked in the US, UK and Finland, and led multinational teams in fast-paced regulated and consumer-facing organisations. Mr French was previously Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Inmarsat and before that at Nokia. He holds a B.A in Political Science from Bates College, and an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University.
Both Mr Slaney and Mr French will report directly to Aristocrat Group CEO and Managing Director, Trevor Croker, and will join the Executive Steering Committee. Mr Slaney will be based in London, and Mr French will be based in Las Vegas.
Aristocrat CEO and Managing Director, Trevor Croker said: “As we begin a new fiscal year, I am pleased to share two leadership appointments that consolidate the strong progress we’ve achieved and will help Aristocrat accelerate delivery of our strategy.
“I am delighted to welcome leaders of the calibre of Dylan and Barry to the Aristocrat executive team. Both are values-led leaders with collaborative and customer-centric mindsets.
“Dylan’s deep iGaming experience and track record of operational delivery will help us accelerate momentum in Aristocrat Interactive, including building on our market-leading position in iLottery, in line with our strategy. I also look forward to Barry further building our reputation and stakeholder relationships, while forging a global Marketing function to better steward our brands and unlock more strategic benefits.
“I want to express my thanks to Moti for his leadership through a period in which we brought together multiple teams to create Aristocrat Interactive, put in place an ambitious Group growth plan and took foundational steps towards its delivery. I also want to thank Natalie for her outstanding contribution. Natalie transformed our Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations capabilities and impact globally, while deepening vital stakeholder relationships and playing an important role in the resilience and growth of the business over a sustained period” Mr Croker concluded.