Aristocrat Leisure Announces CEO Succession Plan: Dafne Guisard Named Successor to Trevor Croker
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) has announced a leadership transition plan, with current CEO and Managing Director Trevor Croker set to retire in April 2027. The Board has appointed Dafne Guisard as CEO-elect to succeed him. Guisard, who joined Aristocrat's executive team in early 2026 as Chief Commercial Officer for EMEA, will relocate from London to Las Vegas to assume the role following a comprehensive transition period. Croker’s tenure is marked by significant growth, including a fourfold increase in market capitalization to nearly $40 billion and a 15% EPSA CAGR. To ensure stability, Croker will remain with the company for twelve months to support Guisard during the handover. The Board emphasized that the internal appointment aims to maintain performance continuity and leverage Guisard's extensive experience in global consumer industries and digital transformation.
