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Barry Cottle

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Barry Cottle
Born1961 or 1962 (age 62–63)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Alma materMissouri 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.

Early life

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Executive Profile: Barry Cottle". Bloomberg LP. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "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.