Push Gaming appoints company veteran as COO, as executive reshuffle takes place

• Push Gaming wraps up the year with adjustments to its executive team
• Notably, company veteran Chris Arriola has stepped in as Chief Operating Officer
• Arriola is a seasoned company and industry insider who previously held a stint with Play’n GO

As the year close to an imminent close, Push Gaming is making some last-minute changes to its C-level pecking order, with Chris Arriola now appointed as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer.

Arriola takes on the COO position and sets the tone for 2026

He is replacing Andy Bentley, the incumbent, who has held the position since October 2024. In the same stride, the company has also appointed James Marshall and Winston Lee as its co-Chief Executive Officers, as Push Gaming is making more adjustments before it steps into 2026.

As to the COO appointment, Arriola is not a chance hiring, as he has been working as Director of Game Production and Delivery since September 2024, and has proven himself to be an invaluable asset to the company. His experience makes him uniquely positioned to understand game development processes and needs.

Commenting on his rotation into the new position, Arriola had this to say: "I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as chief operations officerat Push Gaming. Having been part of this journey, I’ve seen firsthand the talent and drive that fuels our success."

The industry veteran has notably cut his teeth working with Play’n GO for nearly four years between 2020 and 2024, and gained insight into how one of the leading slot providers runs and does things before transitioning to Push Gaming.

Operational excellence and tier-one status are a priority

Taking up the new position as COO, Arriola will work on achieving operational excellence and further enhancing the company’s position as a tier-one operator.

"I’m extremely honoured to help lead the team as we continue to provide the ultimate entertainment in gambling games at scale," Arriolla added, setting the tone for 2026: "To the rest of the leadership team and the entire crew: let’s keep pushing."

The company has also been expanding its footprint in Europe, signing multiple individual operator partnerships and more.

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