Aristocrat Announces CEO Transition: Trevor Croker to Step Down in 2027

Aristocrat Leisure Limited, a leading global entertainment and gaming company, has announced that Trevor Croker, its Managing Director and CEO, will be stepping down in April 2027. The company has elected Dafne Guisard as the successor to the CEO role, subject to receiving relevant regulatory approvals.

Trevor Croker will collaborate with Guisard to ensure a comprehensive transition of responsibilities. As part of the transition process, Guisard will relocate from Aristocrat’s London office to the company’s Las Vegas office. Croker will remain with the company to support the transition for 12 months, starting on November 11, 2026.

Dafne Guisard brings significant experience to the role, holding an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management, as well as a Master of Science from MIT and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. She first joined Aristocrat earlier in 2026 when she was named Chief Commercial Officer for EMEA. Since her initial appointment, Guisard has been tasked with overseeing the company’s Product Madness operating business.