SciPlay Corporation has announced the appointment of Jim Bombassei as executive VP, CFO and Secretary, effective from 1 December. Bombassei will be tasked with overseeing the company’s financial operations, and partnering with the leadership team and business units to form growth strategies.
Bombassei will come into this role with 25 years of experience in investor relations and corporate finance roles. He currently serves as SVP of investor relations at L&W, where he leads their global investor relations strategy and communications; this stint will come to an end come December.
Prior to L&W, Mr. Bombassei held multiple senior positions during his 20+ year tenure at global media and entertainment company Paramount Global, including SVP of treasurer and investor relations.
SciPlay CEO Josh Wilson commented: “SciPlay’s objective is to become the number one mobile gaming company in the world, and we are very excited to have Jim on board as we execute our vision and continue to grow and expand.
“Jim is an accomplished and strategic financial executive with extensive global experience and a demonstrated track record of success across multiple industries.
"He brings a broad perspective to SciPlay with his keen understanding of the investment community, capital markets and value creation. As we advance on our strategy, Jim is the right leader for SciPlay’s finance organization.”
Bombassei mirrored this sentiment, saying he was excited to join: “I am thrilled to join SciPlay at this pivotal time for the company. I am confident SciPlay is uniquely positioned to lead the industry and drive competitive differentiation.
“I see a compelling opportunity to drive significant growth and shareholder value, and I look forward to partnering with Josh and the entire team to unlock SciPlay’s full potential.”
