IGT has announced that Andy Hendrickson has expanded his responsibilities to become Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), pending required regulatory approvals. The move reflects IGT’s focus on more closely aligning product strategy and technology execution as the company continues to innovate across its global gaming portfolio.
Hendrickson has served as IGT’s Chief Technology Officer since joining the combined IGT and Everi organization in 2025. Widely regarded as a transformational technology leader, he brings a rare blend of strategic vision and operational discipline, helping organizations build scalable platforms and deliver measurable impact.
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Welcoming the expanded role, IGT Incoming CEO Hector Fernandez said Hendrickson’s leadership will strengthen alignment across products, processes, and global game studios. He noted that this integration is critical to helping customers deliver compelling gaming experiences while improving operational performance.
Hendrickson said he is excited to take on the broader role, pointing to IGT’s strong creative talent, disciplined product management, and technology foundation as key drivers of future growth. He added that the company is well positioned to deliver industry-leading products and solutions as innovation accelerates across the gaming sector.
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Before joining IGT, Hendrickson served as CTO at a major global gaming competitor and previously held senior technology leadership roles across gaming, film, and animation. His career includes leading technology for globally recognized franchises such as Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot, as well as blockbuster films including Frozen, Men in Black, and Forrest Gump. A named inventor on multiple U.S. patents, his work has helped advance areas ranging from image processing to remote collaboration.
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Hendrickson holds a degree in physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and remains active in several professional and creative technology organizations. In his expanded CPTO role, he will guide IGT’s product and technology vision as the company continues to evolve its global gaming and digital entertainment offerings.
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