CEO leadership transition: Trevor Croker to retire in April 2027, Dafne Guisard named CEO-elect

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SYDNEY, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) today announces that Trevor Croker, CEO & Managing Director of Aristocrat, intends to retire from his…

SYDNEY, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) today announces that Trevor Croker, CEO & Managing Director of Aristocrat, intends to retire from his role in April 2027. Having sought external advice, and considered both internal and external candidates, the Board of Aristocrat is delighted to announce the appointment of Dafne Guisard as CEO (elect), subject to the receipt of any necessary regulatory pre-approvals. Dafne is expected to succeed Trevor in April, following a comprehensive transition.

Dafne joined Aristocrat's executive team in early 2026 as Chief Commercial Officer for EMEA, and has since also taken on responsibility for the Product Madness operating business. Prior to joining Aristocrat, Dafne served as Chief Operating Officer of the global gaming company Entain, and was also Chief Strategy, Digital and Transformation Officer at Kraft Heinz. Dafne spent nine years in executive commercial and finance roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev, among other roles in investment banking and consulting.

Dafne will relocate to Las Vegas (from Aristocrat's London office) to take up the CEO role. Trevor will remain with the company and will support Dafne for twelve months from today's announcement.

Chairman of the Aristocrat Board, Neil Chatfield, said "the Board considers Dafne the ideal choice to succeed Trevor. Dafne is an outstanding product and people-focused executive with a strong commitment to customers. She has an exceptional track record of delivering growth and transformation across multiple complex consumer industries, with global experience, and deep product and technology skills. The Board has also been impressed with Dafne's outstanding personal integrity and leadership impact. In addition, the Board has had regard to the benefits of an internal appointment, including performance continuity and scope for a seamless transition.

"The Board deeply appreciates Trevor's service, after what will have been more than a decade as CEO and 18…

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