Scientific Games names Leigh Nissim managing director, B2B interactive

Scientific Games Corporation (Scientific Games or the company) recently announced the appointment of Leigh Nissim as the company’s managing director, B2B interactive with responsibilities for overseeing the company’s remote game server (RGS) and SG Universe businesses. He will be based in London, England with global responsibilities. Nissim brings extensive online gaming experience to this role, including proven expertise and success in overseeing sales, operations, account management, marketing, new market launches, product strategy and forging new partnerships.

“We are thrilled to welcome Leigh Nissim to the SG Interactive® team and look forward to leveraging his experience, passion, and business savvy to take our RGS and SG Universe business to the next level,” said Barry Cottle, group chief executive Barry Cottle. “We are confident that under his leadership, our B2B business will continue to grow at an accelerated rate as we focus on delivering an exceptional player experience through our leading library of online and mobile interactive games.”

Most recently, Nissim served as chief executive officer of NEKTAN PLC, a publicly traded B2B mobile gaming solutions and services provider leading global teams across sales, technology, finance, player acquisition and retention — significantly growing revenues and player volumes. Before NEKTAN, Nissim served as IGT’s interactive global commercial director, with responsibilities for the company’s interactive real-money wagering business – overseeing business strategy, product direction, and marketing.

“I’m delighted to join Scientific Games at an exciting time,” said Nissim. “The Interactive business has positive momentum, and I’m looking forward to leading the teams across our global business to contribute to the Company’s continued growth and success.”

Jordan Levin, who has been part of the company’s interactive leadership team since 2012, will now move into a full focus on corporate development, mergers and acquisitions and driving key strategic initiatives for Scientific Games.

About Scientific Games

Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ:SGMS) is a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming, lottery and interactive markets. The Company’s portfolio includes gaming machines, game content and systems; table games products and shufflers; instant and draw-based lottery games; server-based lottery and gaming systems; sports betting technology; loyalty and rewards programs; and
interactive content and services.