Sun International has announced the appointment of Leslie Peters as Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO), a newly incepted role aimed at the company aimed at strengthening the group's digital and technological capabilities.
Peters brings over 20 years of experience in software development, gaming technology and digital transformation across regulated markets. His background includes leading large-scale technology programmes and developing a cloud-native Remote Gaming System designed to support scalable digital operations.
Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of Sun International, said: "We are focused on customer-centric and product-driven growth, powered by fit-for-purpose technology. Leslie's appointment is a key step in delivering on this strategy and ensuring our technology and product platforms are aligned with our ambition to become a market-leading, digitally led, omnichannel gaming company of scale."
In his statement, Peters highlighted the company's strong brand position and the opportunity to enhance its digital platforms. He said: "It is an honour to join such an iconic brand. I look forward to working with the executive team to shape the future of Sun International's digital platforms and drive innovation that supports our strategic objectives."
The appointment forms part of Sun International's broader effort to advance its digital transformation strategy, following recent investments in technology infrastructure and online gaming operations.
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