Aristocrat names Dafne Guisard CEO, replacing Trevor Croker in April 2027
Guisard relocates from London to Las Vegas; Croker to support a 12-month transition.
Key Takeaways
- Dafne Guisard will succeed Trevor Croker as CEO of Aristocrat in April 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
- Guisard will relocate from Aristocrat’s London office to Las Vegas to take up the CEO role.
- Trevor Croker will remain with the company for 12 months to support the transition, through mid-November 2027.
- Aristocrat reported revenue growth of 3.8% on a constant currency basis and a 9.7% increase in adjusted net profit after tax for the year ended 30 September.
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd announced that Dafne Guisard will succeed Trevor Croker as chief executive officer in April 2027. Trevor Croker "intends to retire from his role in April 2027", and the board has appointed Guisard as CEO-elect subject to required regulatory approvals.
Details of the appointment and timetable
The ASX-listed company said in a [filing](/regulation) that Guisard will assume the role following "a comprehensive transition" scheduled for April 2027. Guisard will relocate from Aristocrat’s London office in the United Kingdom to Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, to serve as CEO. Aristocrat specified that Croker will remain with the company to support Guisard for 12 months from the announcement, through mid-November 2027.
The board sought external advice and evaluated internal and external candidates before the appointment. Chairman Neil Chatfield said the board considered Guisard the "ideal choice" to succeed Croker and added:
"Dafne is an outstanding product- and people-focused executive with a strong commitment to customers. She has an exceptional track record of delivering growth and transformation across multiple complex consumer industries,with global experience, and deep product and technology skills." — Neil Chatfield
Professional background and internal responsibilities
Guisard joined Aristocrat’s executive team in early 2026 as chief commercial officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Aristocrat says she "has since also taken on responsibility for the Product Madness operating business", the firm’s social gaming unit; the Product Madness reference appears in the company filing. Before joining Aristocrat, Guisard was chief operating officer at Entain and held roles in investment banking and consulting. She holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Trevor Croker reflected on his tenure and framed the transition: "It has been a privilege to lead Aristocrat through a decade of significant change and opportunity. Now is therefore the ideal time to begin the process of the CEO transition." Croker will have served more than a decade as CEO and 18 years in senior leadership at Aristocrat when he departs.
Financial results disclosed with the announcement
The announcement coincided with publication of results for the year ended 30 September. Aristocrat reported revenue growth of 3.8 per cent on a constant currency basis and a 9.7 per cent increase in adjusted net profit after tax (NPATA). The chairman highlighted that the company’s market capitalisation increased "fourfold" during Croker’s contribution.
The appointment was communicated the same day as the filing containing the financial figures, and the market now faces an operational and executive transition at Aristocrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Dafne Guisard assume the CEO role at Aristocrat?
Dafne Guisard will assume the chief executive role in April 2027, subject to receiving the necessary regulatory approvals and following a "comprehensive transition" described in the company filing.
Where will Dafne Guisard be based as CEO?
Guisard will relocate from London, United Kingdom, to Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, as part of taking up the CEO position at Aristocrat.
How long will Trevor Croker support the transition and when will he retire?
Trevor Croker will support the transition for 12 months from the announcement, remaining with Aristocrat through mid-November 2027; he intends to retire from his role in April 2027.
What financial results did Aristocrat report alongside the announcement?
Aristocrat reported revenue growth of 3.8% on a constant currency basis and a 9.7% increase in adjusted net profit after tax (NPATA) for the year ended 30 September; the chairman also noted the company’s market capitalisation grew fourfold during Croker’s tenure.
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