Scientific Games Bolsters Leadership with Rich Wasserman as SVP of Product Engineering

Scientific Games, a prominent provider of retail and digital games, analytics, and technology for government-sponsored lottery and betting platforms, announced a significant executive appointment on Tuesday. The company has brought on Rich Wasserman, an accomplished leader with a distinguished career at major tech firms, to serve as its Senior Vice President of Product Engineering.

Wasserman brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, boasting more than twenty years of experience in the fields of data science and engineering. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in guiding organizations and developing sophisticated, high-performance technology platforms.

In his capacity as SVP of Product Engineering at Scientific Games, Wasserman will assume comprehensive responsibility for the company's global product portfolio, which underpins government-regulated lottery operations worldwide. His mandate includes spearheading advancements in both hardware and software platforms, thereby fostering a culture of innovation. Furthermore, Wasserman is expected to play a pivotal role in expanding Scientific Games' analytical capabilities and strengthening consumer engagement across its offerings. These strategic initiatives are anticipated to generate substantial long-term value for Scientific Games' expanding network of global partners.

This appointment follows another recent strategic hire, with Ovie Doro having joined the company as Senior Vice President of Data, Analytics, and AI.

Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games, expressed considerable enthusiasm regarding Wasserman's addition to the senior leadership team. In a statement, McHugh highlighted Wasserman's profound technical acumen in scaling cutting-edge, AI-driven platforms at world-renowned organizations, noting it will significantly reinforce Scientific Games' position as a technology leader. McHugh further emphasized, "As we continue investing in innovation and analytics across retail and digital lottery solutions, his experience and leadership will help us deliver the next generation of high-performance products that drive sustainable growth for our lottery customers worldwide."

Before joining Scientific Games, Wasserman's most recent position was at Stitch Fix, where he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science. In that role, he was responsible for leading integrated teams focused on platform optimization and automation. His extensive career also includes holding various senior leadership positions at industry giants like Facebook and Amazon. Academically, Wasserman holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Computer Science from the University of Buffalo.