Barry Cottle

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Barry Cottle
Born1961or1962(age 63–64) [1]
Alma mater Missouri State University (BA)
Northwestern University (MA)
Occupationbusinessman
Titleformer CEO, Light & Wonder
Term2018–2022
PredecessorKevin Sheehan

Barry Cottle (born 1961 or 1962) is an American business executive, who was the CEO of Light & Wonder from 2018 to 2022.

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Early life

Cottle earned a bachelor's degree in information services and mathematics from Southwest Missouri State University, and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. [2] [1]

Career

Cottle joined Scientific Games in August 2015, as chief executive, SG Interactive. [2]

In June 2018, Cottle, head of SG Interactive, was named as CEO of the parent company, replacing Kevin Sheehan. [3] [4] [5]

In August 2022, Cottle resigned from Light & Wonder. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Executive Profile: Barry Cottle". Bloomberg LP. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Senior Leadership". Scientific Games Corporation. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018.
  3. "Scientific Games names Barry Cottle as new president and CEO". Gaming Intelligence. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  4. "Barry Cottle to replace Kevin Sheehan as Scientific Games boss". www.asgam.com. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  5. "Scientific Games Announces Barry Cottle as New President and Chief Executive Officer". Scientific Games Corporation (Press release). Archived from the original on February 4, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2020 via www.prnewswire.com.
  6. "Barry Cottle departs Light & Wonder as transformation continues - SBC Americas". August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved September 15, 2022.