Scientific Games
Scientific Games has announced the appointment of Dan Flynn as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2, while Kevin Schneider, who has served as interim CEO since September, assumes the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. The leadership changes complete a transition that began in August when long-serving CEO Pat McHugh announced his retirement.
The appointment follows a formal search process conducted by the company’s Board of Directors. Pat McHugh retired on September 8, 2026, after more than 20 years with the company, during which he held senior roles including Chief Executive of the Lottery division before being elevated to the top position. Schneider, a member of the Scientific Games board since July 2022 and its vice chair, stepped in as interim CEO while the search for a permanent successor was underway.
With Flynn’s arrival, Schneider returns to board leadership, and McHugh has taken on the role of vice chair following his retirement from the chief executive position.
Flynn’s Background
Flynn brings more than 30 years of experience leading global businesses across technology and operations. He joins Scientific Games from CDK Global, a Brookfield portfolio company that provides technology solutions to automotive dealerships, where he most recently served as Chief Transformation Officer.
Earlier in his career, Flynn spent more than two decades at Hertz Corporation, joining the company in 1993 and ultimately serving as Senior Vice President of North American Operations, overseeing an operation of approximately 23,000 employees generating roughly $6.6 billion in revenue.
Flynn is expected to join the company’s leadership at the World Lottery Summit in Sydney, held November 9 through 13, where he will meet with lottery customers and industry stakeholders from around the world.
The appointment aligns Scientific Games’ leadership with the priorities of its ownership. The company, headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, has been an affiliate of Brookfield since its acquisition of the lottery and gaming businesses, and both Schneider and Flynn bring credentials connected to the private equity firm’s portfolio.
Flynn’s background in transformation and large-scale operations suggests a focus on operational efficiency and technology-driven growth. For lottery and gaming customers – many of which are government-operated lotteries with long-term contracts – continuity of service and product reliability remain central concerns, and the leadership team’s depth in operations may be viewed favorably by that constituency.
Schneider’s move to the chairman role provides continuity for partners and stakeholders. His prior experience includes board and audit committee service, and his tenure as interim CEO offers firsthand familiarity with the company’s operations during the search period.
