Light & Wonder has launched a search for a new chief executive of SciPlay after confirming that Josh Wilson will leave the social casino business at the end of his current contract.
Wilson will step down as SciPlay CEO on October 30, 2026, bringing to an end more than two decades with the business. He will remain in charge until that date to support the transition to new leadership.
From November 1, Light & Wonder chief financial officer Oliver Chow will take executive oversight of SciPlay while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Chow will retain his CFO position at the parent company, while SciPlay’s existing leadership team continues to manage its daily operations.
Wilson has led SciPlay as CEO since 2019 and played a major role in several important stages of its development. His tenure included SciPlay’s initial public offering and its eventual return to full Light & Wonder ownership after the parent company acquired the remaining 17% stake in 2023.
Light & Wonder said the leadership change will not affect its plans for SciPlay. The social casino operation will remain a separate reporting segment, and the company intends to maintain its existing portfolio of brands and its focus on expanding direct-to-consumer activity.
President and CEO Matt Wilson credited Josh Wilson with helping build SciPlay’s portfolio, leadership team and company culture during his long tenure. Light & Wonder said it remains confident in the social casino market and will take time to select the right permanent leader for the division.
The transition comes after SciPlay faced softer recent trading compared with Light & Wonder’s Gaming and iGaming divisions. In the second quarter of 2026, stronger performance elsewhere in the group helped offset weaker results from the social casino segment, while Light & Wonder maintained its full-year earnings outlook.