Hector Fernandez Takes the Helm of a Cutting-Edge Gaming Solutions Innovator!

Six years ago, I arrived in a new city and entered a new sector with no clue of what to anticipate. Reflecting on that version of myself now, words truly fail to convey the level of appreciation I have for my time at Aristocrat Gaming. The extent of my personal development, life, and leadership exposure exceeded my wildest imaginations. It’s been a remarkable journey, and it wouldn’t have been as fulfilling without the team that made it easy to find joy in both the good and, more crucially, the tough times. To everyone who has contributed to my experience in the gaming industry thus far, I will always be grateful for this chapter where I was privileged to lead the Aristocrat Gaming enterprise.

I feel immense appreciation knowing that my upcoming challenge is to spearhead the growth of the IGT and Everi Holdings Inc. organization as CEO. Being entrusted with this opportunity is an honor, and I fully understand the responsibility it entails. Careers and life are like a book comprised of chapters, and I’m confident that this next one will be the most outstanding yet. Thank you, Daniel Cohen and the entire Apollo Global Management, Inc. team, for this opportunity, and I eagerly anticipate reconnecting with all my industry colleagues in late 2025.