Jamie Knight Named IGT Chief Studios Officer
IGT announced that Jamie Knight will assume the role of chief studios officer on January 1, 2027, succeeding Jean Venneman, who will retire at the end of 2026 following more than 30 years in gaming.
Knight will build on the strong foundation established under Venneman’s leadership and lead IGT’s continued studio investments, driving innovation across game design, content development and studio operations.
Knight brings two decades of experience across the industry’s largest suppliers, with deep expertise in translating creative vision into player-favorite content. Having begun her career as a creative, she understands the collaborative process required to transform original concepts into successful products, a perspective that will inform her leadership of studio operations.
Venneman, who will retire on December 31, 2026, began her career at IGT in the early 1990s and went on to hold senior leadership roles across product development, licensing, technology and operations before re joining IGT in 2024. Since returning, she has rebuilt the company’s global studio operations from the ground up.
Under her leadership, she assembled and empowered a world-class studio team with more than 1,200 employees, established shared best practices across studio cultures and created the operational and creative foundation that positions IGT and Everi for accelerated growth.
As chief studios officer, Knight will establish clear priorities for studio teams, drive innovation in game mechanics and mathematical modeling, and create an environment where creative talent can do exceptional work.
