IGT Executive Andy Hendrickson To Become Chief Product & Technology Officer
IGT on Tuesday announced Andy Hendrickson has expanded his role to become the company’s Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO), subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
Andy Hendrickson Served As IGT’s Chief Technology Officer
Hendrickson previously served as IGT’s Chief Technology Officer upon joining the merged IGT and Everi enterprise in 2025. He also holds a BA in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley
A news release said Hendrickson is recognized as “a transformative technology executive behind industry-disrupting platforms and technologies that blend strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver measurable results at scale.”
“I’m very pleased that Andy Hendrickson is expanding his role at IGT to become our Chief Product & Technology Officer, leveraging his vision and expertise across technology, products and solutions to help our global customers deliver industry-leading games to players while enhancing their operations,” said Hector Fernandez, IGT Incoming CEO.
“Andy’s leadership as CPTO ensures tighter alignment between our products and processes, and how we leverage world-class talent across our global game studios to create value.”
Hendrickson’s Career Before Joining IGT
Prior to joining IGT, Hendrickson served as Chief Technology Officer of Activision Publishing and led technology for successful console game franchises, including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Sekiro.
At Walt Disney Animation Studios, Andy led technology for blockbusters including Frozen.
Earlier leadership roles include Head of Technology at Pacific Data Images/DreamWorks Animation, where he enabled multi-film annual releases including Shrek 2 and Madagascar, and Senior Technology Officer at Industrial Light & Magic, where he worked to enhance visual effects.
Other films he worked on include Forrest Gump, The Mask, Men in Black, Frozen and Wreck-It Ralph.
“I’m excited to expand my global technology leadership role to become IGT Chief Product & Technology Officer,” said Hendrickson. “I believe IGT has the ingredients to deliver industry-leading products and solutions to our customers, and with the strength of our game studio talent, disciplined content creation and product management, we are well-positioned for growth and innovation.”
Hendrickson expanded his role at IGT more than a week after the company signed a two-year contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery, guaranteeing that its IGT PlaySports technology will continue to support the state’s retail and mobile sports betting operations through at least November 2028.
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