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Scientific Games has appointed Dan Flynn chief executive officer, effective Nov. 2, 2026, and named interim CEO Kevin Schneider chairman of its board of directors.
The appointments follow Pat McHugh’s retirement in September, when Schneider took over as interim chief executive. PR Newswire and CDC Gaming Reports reported the leadership changes.
Flynn brings technology and operations experience
Flynn joins Scientific Games from CDK Global, where he most recently served as chief transformation officer. He brings more than 30 years of business and leadership experience.
According to the company’s announcement published by PR Newswire, his experience spans global operations, enterprise technology and strategic transformation. The announcement describes Scientific Games as a provider of retail and digital games, technology, analytics and services for government-sponsored lottery and sports betting programs.
“Scientific Games combines global operations, technology and customer delivery in ways that align closely with my experience,” Flynn said in the PR Newswire announcement.
Schneider moves to board leadership
Schneider joined the Scientific Games board as an independent director in 2022 and became vice chairman in March 2026 before assuming the interim CEO role in September.
CDC Gaming Reports reported that Schneider will continue working with the board and executive leadership team on strategic, commercial and operational priorities as chairman.
Flynn will join the Scientific Games team at the World Lottery Summit in Sydney, scheduled for Nov. 9–13. According to CDC Gaming Reports, he will meet customers, partners and industry leaders at the event.
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Sources: As reported by PR Newswire and CDC Gaming Reports.
