Aristocrat names ex-Catena Media CEO Michael Daly as Senior VP of Business Development

• Daly brings extensive gaming industry experience from leadership roles at Catena Media, Bally’s and GAN
• The appointment strengthens Aristocrat’s global business development and strategic execution capabilities
• Daly will focus on customer experience strategy and exploring new market opportunities from Las Vegas base

Aristocrat has appointed Michael Daly as senior vice president of business development and strategic execution for its global division. The recent appointment positions the gaming industry veteran to lead the company’s business development initiatives from Las Vegas.

Daly joins Aristocrat with over 15 years of gaming industry experience across multiple sectors. Most notably, he served as chief executive officer of gaming affiliate Catena Media from March 2021 to March 2024, where he led a team of 10 globally dispersed executives and directors.

“I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategic Execution – Global at Aristocrat!” Daly commented on LinkedIn.

In his new role at Aristocrat, Daly will be responsible for leading and improving the company’s business development and customer experience strategy to boost global growth. His remit includes developing and executing customer journeys to attract new clients while renewing and expanding relationships with existing customers.

The appointment also tasks Daly with exploring new market opportunities to enhance success for Aristocrat’s long-term customers. This strategic focus aligns with Aristocrat’s broader expansion objectives across global markets.