Aristocrat Interactive brings in Dylan Slaney as CEO

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Moti Malul (CEO, Aristocrat Interactive) has stepped down from his role, and will depart the
business in March 2026 at the completion of his notice period and other contractual
obligations.

Mr Malul successfully led NeoGames through its acquisition by Aristocrat, and steered the
creation of the Aristocrat Interactive business over the past 18 months. Following a comprehensive global search, Dylan Slaney has been appointed to succeed Mr Malul as CEO, Aristocrat Interactive, and is expected to commence on 3 November 2025 subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory pre-approvals.

Mr Slaney is a proven iGaming executive, with over ten years of global leadership experience
in the sector. Mr Slaney was most recently CEO of Light & Wonder’s iGaming business, and
has also held leadership positions at NYX, SG Digital and in the global customer data science
company, dunnhumby.

Mr Slaney has a track record of driving operational excellence and acustomer first approach that delivers transformative growth. He holds a B.A in Business Studies (first class honours) from the University of Derby.

Natalie Toohey (Chief Corporate Affairs Officer) has chosen to pursue new opportunities after
almost seven years in her role. Barry French has been appointed to succeed Ms Toohey in
the expanded role of Chief Corporate Affairs & Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
Ms Toohey will ensure a smooth transition and be available to provide further support under
a consulting arrangement.

Mr French is a seasoned corporate affairs and marketing executive with over 35 years of
leadership experience in the telecommunications, transport, aerospace, defence and
technology sectors. Mr French has lived and worked in the US, UK and Finland, and led
multinational teams in fast-paced regulated and consumer-facing organisations. Mr French
was previously Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Inmarsat and before that at
Nokia. He holds a B.A in Political Science from Bates College, and an MA in International
Affairs from Columbia University.

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