Pavilion Payments, a leading omnichannel payment solutions provider for the gaming industry, has announced a key leadership transition as it heads into 2026. Diallo Gordon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, following a strong year of execution and growth for the company.
Gordon’s appointment comes after a successful 2025 in which Pavilion Payments expanded customer relationships, advanced strategic initiatives, and strengthened its operational foundation. He joined the company in January 2025 as President and has since played a central role in aligning teams, accelerating innovation, and enhancing overall performance across the organization.
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Outgoing CEO Dan Connors, who has led the company since April 2024, will transition into the role of Executive Chairman. In this position, Connors will remain actively involved in Pavilion’s long-term strategy, customer engagement, and corporate development efforts, working closely with Gordon and the senior leadership team.
Gordon brings nearly three decades of leadership experience spanning gaming, payments, technology, and defense. His background includes senior roles at Passport Technology, Phi Gaming, Everi Holdings, Aristocrat Technologies, and the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Earlier in his career, he served in the United States Air Force, supporting advanced research initiatives for the Department of Defense, NASA, and NATO.
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During his first year at Pavilion Payments, Gordon oversaw sales, marketing, product strategy, and innovation, helping to drive development initiatives and operational improvements. As CEO, he will continue to focus on growth, strengthening operator partnerships, and guiding the company’s strategic direction across the gaming payments ecosystem.
“Diallo is an extraordinarily talented executive and one of the finest leaders I have worked with,” Connors said. “His deep industry expertise, customer-first approach, and passion for innovation make him the right leader to guide Pavilion Payments into its next chapter.”
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“I’m honored to step into the CEO role,” Gordon added. “We have a strong foundation, a world-class team, and clear momentum coming out of 2025. I’m excited to continue working alongside our customers and partners as we build the future of gaming payments together.”
Connors will remain a full-time member of Pavilion’s leadership team as Executive Chairman, supporting Gordon through the transition and contributing to long-range strategy, M&A initiatives, and customer relationships.
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