Aristocrat Leisure announces new leadership changes

Summary

Aristocrat has confirmed a leadership reshuffle at Aristocrat Interactive: CEO Moti Malul will step down in March 2026 and will be succeeded by Dylan Slaney. Malul is credited with leading NeoGames through its acquisition by Aristocrat and helping to create the Aristocrat Interactive business over the past 18 months.

Natalie Toohey will also step down as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer after nearly seven years; Barry French will succeed her. Both Slaney and French will report directly to Aristocrat Group CEO Trevor Croker and join the Executive Steering Committee. Slaney will be based in London; French will be based in Las Vegas.

Croker welcomed the appointments, noting both hires are values-led and customer-focused leaders who will strengthen the executive team.

Key Points

Moti Malul to step down as CEO of Aristocrat Interactive in March 2026 after guiding NeoGames acquisition and establishing Aristocrat Interactive.
Dylan Slaney (ex-Light & Wonder iGaming CEO) appointed incoming CEO of Aristocrat Interactive; he will be based in London.
Natalie Toohey to leave her role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer after nearly seven years; Barry French appointed as her replacement and will be based in Las Vegas.
Both Slaney and French will report to Group CEO Trevor Croker and join the Executive Steering Committee.
Appointments indicate Aristocrat is strengthening senior leadership with executives experienced in regulated online real-money gaming and global customer data science.

Why should I read this?

Quick version: big-name shifts at a major supplier in the online RMG world. If you work in igaming, supply, or follow M&A and product strategy, this could change who calls the shots on product direction and partnerships. We skimmed the press release so you don’t have to — short, sharp, and useful.

Author style

Punchy: this is a noteworthy leadership move at a global platform provider for regulated online real-money gaming. Worth a closer look if you track market structure, executive moves or competitor strategy.