IGT announced today that chief technology officer Andy Hendrickson has expanded his role at the firm.
Hendrickson’s new title will be chief product and technology officer (CPTO), subject to regulatory approval.
Hendrickson has served as IGT’s chief technology officer (CTO) since joining the firm in September 2025. Previously he held the CTO role at Aristocrat.
Prior to entering the gaming industry, Hendrickson was CTO of Activision Publishing from 2015 to 2020, of Walt Disney Animation Studios between 2006 and 2015 and head of technology at DreamWorks from 2002 to 2006.
Multiple US patents name Hendrickson as an inventor, including on remote collaboration, stereoscopic depth rendering and advanced image processing.
Hector Fernandez, IGT incoming CEO, said: “I’m very pleased that Andy Hendrickson is expanding his role at IGT to become our chief product and technology officer, leveraging his vision and expertise across technology, products and solutions to help our global customers deliver industry-leading games to players while enhancing their operations.
“Andy’s leadership as CPTO ensures tighter alignment between our products and processes, and how we leverage world-class talent across our global game studios to create value.”
Hendrickson added: “I’m excited to expand my global technology leadership role to become IGT chief product and technology officer.
“I believe IGT has the ingredients to deliver industry-leading products and solutions to our customers, and with the strength of our game studio talent, disciplined content creation and product management, we are well-positioned for growth and innovation.”
Private equity giant Apollo completed its acquisition of IGT and Everi’s gaming and digital divisions in July of last year.
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