Executive Vice President & Group Chief Executive of Gaming, Light Wonder
Search every verified Siobhan Lane interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Siobhan Lane, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive of Gaming at Light & Wonder, has discussed the company's transformation since its rebrand from Scientific Games. She stated that the company streamlined its portfolio by divesting its lottery and sports betting businesses to focus on content creation for land-based, digital, and social gaming channels. Lane attributed the company's growth to reinvestment in research and development, a healthy balance sheet, and a strategy centered on distributing game content across multiple platforms. She noted that the Asian market, particularly Macau and the Philippines, has become a significant growth driver, and that the company tailors its game content to local consumer preferences in different jurisdictions. Lane has also spoken about her experiences as a woman in the male-dominated technology and gaming industries. She said that all of her early mentors were men, and that she did not have a female mentor until she moved to the UK. Lane described the importance of both male and female support in career development and expressed a commitment to being a role model and mentor for others. She has also discussed the challenges of balancing her role as a CEO with being a mother of three, emphasizing the need to set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and operate according to one's natural productivity rhythms. Lane stated that she values integrity and building diverse teams, and that she uses her position to create space for others.
“Growing up in New Zealand, all of my mentors and coaches were men — women are so underrepresented in the tech industry, especially in leadership roles.”
“The male mentors I had didn't just guide me — they empowered me, challenged me, broke down doorways and barriers and provided the support I needed to reach my goals.”
“It wasn't until I moved to the UK that I had my first female mentor — there's something powerful about sharing experiences with another woman; it brings a different level of support and understanding.”
“A lot of my drive comes from my mum — she was an absolute force in her career, always challenging people to think differently and caring for the people around her. I'm also really proud of my sister who is a strong female leader in the technology industry back home in New Zealand.”
“Starting my career in IT as a young woman was hard — you are the minority and you're surrounded by men, but the mentors I had empowered me to push the barriers of what could be possible and to show that we do have a voice.”
“It's important to have both male and female support around you — especially when you're beginning your career, in the middle of it, and at the end — so you can give back and empower female voices going forward.”
“For myself, I'm going to make sure I can be someone's role model — to be the best version of myself as a mentor and guide them when they're starting off, particularly in an industry that is male dominated.”
“I take that responsibility very seriously so I don't think you know empathy and driving results are mutually exclusive; you can have a style of leadership where you can be firm and hold people accountable and drive great results but also understand that we're all humans at the end of the day and we all have stuff going...”
“I don't think there's a secret formula that I can point to; it's just a constant juggle and I think knowing that and accepting that you have to make tradeoffs—you can work and have a career and be fulfilled in that, you can be a mom that's present and raising your kids, but you're not going to be there for all of that...”
“Integrity for me is a value I will not compromise on, and I hold my team to the same standards. Having integrity is a foundation that is crucial to building a high-performance team because people are open and honest, and that's the only way you can progress.”
“One of the most difficult things I've experienced was learning to set and reinforce boundaries, especially after starting a family. I was terrible at it initially, and it took a toll on my well-being. Creating time and space for self-care among everything else is really important.”
“I like to take a walk in the morning and intentionally don't listen to podcasts or music because it creates white space for me to have think time. That grounds me and gives me time to focus on what I need to for the rest of the day.”
“I think you have to operate in when your creativity flows. Some people are morning people, some are night owls. Design your routine around your natural tendencies and strengths, and you're more likely to succeed.”
“I'm motivated to change things and make things better, which is why I'm attracted to transformation programs and companies. I want to make a positive impact and see tangible results from my efforts.”
“I think one challenge is that it can be exhausting operating in a male-dominated environment and sometimes it's hard to find that female connection that is a sigh of relief. Male allies should not underestimate the experience of being the only female in the room and should actively support and create space for women.”
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