IGT has announced that Andy Hendrickson will take on an expanded role as Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), pending the approval of necessary regulatory requirements.
Previously, Hendrickson held the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at IGT since the merger with Everi in 2025. He is known for his innovative technological leadership that drives transformative platforms and solutions, merging strategic insights with operational excellence to achieve significant results at scale.
“It’s a pleasure to announce Andy Hendrickson’s promotion to Chief Product & Technology Officer at IGT, as he harnesses his vision and skills across our technology and product domains to support our global customers in delivering leading gaming experiences while optimizing their operations,” stated Hector Fernandez, IGT’s Incoming CEO.
“Andy’s expertise as CPTO will foster greater alignment between our offerings and internal processes, enhancing our ability to leverage top talent from our global game studios to produce exceptional value.”
“I’m thrilled to broaden my scope of technology leadership as IGT’s Chief Product & Technology Officer,” remarked Andy Hendrickson, IGT CPTO. “I’m confident that IGT possesses the essential elements for creating industry-leading products and solutions for our clients, and with our talented game studio professionals, focused content development, and robust product management, we are ideally positioned for future growth and innovation.”
Before his tenure at IGT, Hendrickson served as CTO for one of IGT’s global competitors. In earlier roles, he was CTO at Activision Publishing, overseeing technology for major console game franchises like Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Sekiro. At Walt Disney Animation Studios, he played a critical role in the technology behind celebrated films like Frozen.
His prior leadership experiences include being Head of Technology at Pacific Data Images/DreamWorks Animation, where he facilitated annual multi-film releases, such as Shrek 2 and Madagascar, and served as Senior Technology Officer at Industrial Light & Magic, advancing visual effects to new creative levels.
As an inventor listed on multiple U.S. patents, Andy has spearheaded advancements in areas such as remote collaboration, stereoscopic depth rendering, and sophisticated image processing. His contributions have been recognized in major films like Forrest Gump, The Mask, Men in Black, Frozen, and Wreck-It Ralph, as well as several blockbuster gaming titles.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, and maintains active memberships with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, SMPTE, and ACM SIGGRAPH.