Jamie Odell joined the Board of Light & Wonder (formerly Scientific Games) in 2020 as Chair after serving the Board and CEO in the role of Special Advisor to the CEO since May 2019. Mr. Odell brings more than 30 years of experience as a CEO in the consumer goods, technology and gaming industries to the Board.

Mr. Odell focuses on investments in technology start-ups in both Australia and the U.S. as co-founder of an Australian private assets growth fund, in partnership with Ellerston Capital (JAADE Private Assets Fund), which currently has over $700M FUM. 

Previously, Mr. Odell served as the CEO and Managing Director of Aristocrat Leisure Limited ("Aristocrat") from 2009 to 2017. During his 8-year tenure as CEO, Mr. Odell led a successful, global transformation of Aristocrat which elevated its industry leadership, attracted the industry's top talent and delivered significant returns for investors.

Prior to joining Aristocrat, Mr. Odell had a successful senior leadership career running multinational organizations across the U.S., Australia, Europe and Asia including Managing Director roles with Foster's Group, Beringer and Allied Lyons.