Aristocrat Names Dafne Guisard as CEO-Elect for 2027

Aristocrat Leisure has named Dafne Guisard as CEO-elect, with long-time chief executive Trevor Croker set to retire in April 2027. Guisard joined Aristocrat’s executive team in early 2026 as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and later took responsibility for Product Madness. Her appointment remains subject to any required regulatory pre-approvals. The board said it considered internal and external candidates before selecting Guisard. She will relocate from London to Las Vegas when she takes over, while Croker will remain with the company for 12 months from the announcement to support the transition.