Sun International Names Peters as Chief Technology & Product Officer

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Sun International has announced the appointment of Leslie Peters as chief technology and product officer, with a remit to accelerate its digital and technological transformation/

An experienced executive, Peters has spent over 20 years working in software development, gaming technology, and digital transformation.

Most recently, Peters was chief technology officer at Games Global, working in the role for three-and-a-half years.

Prior to this, he spent over 14 years with Derivco. During this period, he worked in a series of leadership roles including chief technology officer for games and software development manager for mobile apps.

Digital Focus for Sun and Peters

Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO of Sun International, said Peters will fit in with the company’s ongoing strategic plans. This, she added, focuses 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,” Bengtsson said.

Peters added: “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.”

Sun International confirmed news of the new appointment on its LinkedIn page.