Barry Cottle

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Barry Cottle
Born1961/1962(age 60–61) [1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater Missouri State University
Northwestern University
Occupationbusinessman
TitleFormer CEO, Light & Wonder
TermJune 2018-August 2022
PredecessorKevin Sheehan

Barry Cottle (born 1961/1962) is an American businessman, and former CEO of Light & Wonder from June 2018, when he succeeded Kevin Sheehan, until August 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 Sheehan. [3] [4] [5]

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

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References

  1. 1 2 "Executive Profile: Barry Cottle". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Senior Leadership". Scientific Games Corporation.
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