Scientific Games hires former Nektan CEO Leigh Nissim

Scientific Games has named former Nektan CEO Leigh Nissim as the managing director of its B2B Interactive arm.

In the new role, Nissim will oversee the company’s Remote Game Server (RGS) and SG Universe businesses.

He will be based in London with global responsibilities.

Scientific Games Group chief executive Barry Cottle said: “We are thrilled to welcome Leigh Nissim to the SG Interactive team and look forward to leveraging his experience, passion, and business savvy to take our RGS and SG Universe business to the next level.

“We are confident that under his leadership, our B2B business will continue to grow at an accelerated rate as we focus on delivering an exceptional player experience through our leading library of online and mobile interactive games.”

Leigh Nissim, Scientific Games managing director, B2B Interactive .

Nissim joins from his most recent position as Nektan CEO, which he held for around a year before departing in June.

Nektan founder and former chief executive Gary Shaw is currently leading the company on an interim basis while the provider seeks a new CEO.

“I’m delighted to join Scientific Games at an exciting time,” Nissim said. “The Interactive business has positive momentum, and I’m looking forward to leading the teams across our global business to contribute to the Company’s continued growth and success.”

Scientific Games reported a 28% jump revenues from its interactive segment to $107m in Q2.

The firm also recently purchased UK developer Red7 in an effort to boost its European-facing business.