About Oliver Chow
Oliver Chow, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at Light & Wonder, appeared on the Sally Allen Podcast in late 2024 to discuss leadership, culture, and career development. Chow stated that he prioritizes culture and fit over capabilities when hiring, describing it as "51%" of what he looks for, and said he aims to foster a "high-dynamic team with no ego." He also said he encourages employees at any level to speak up with ideas, adding that he does not care about a person's title or tenure.
Chow discussed his approach to leadership, saying he wants to empower his team for their next roles and that he is "never the smartest person in the room," relying on preparation and hard work. He advised young professionals to experiment early in their careers and to find a passion that marries their interests with their work. Chow also noted the importance of surrounding oneself with good people and making decisions as a unified team, even when there is disagreement.
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You know, that is one of my core principles: I don't care what your title is, I don't care how long you've worked for the company or in an industry. If you have something to bring to the table, you have an idea, you have a thought, don't be afraid. Lean into that. And that's something that I've been empowered throughout my career by my leaders: if you have a good idea, you have a passion to do something, don't be afraid to raise your hand, don't be afraid to speak up. And that's the culture I've been brought up in, and that's the culture I want to continue to foster: a high dynamic team with no ego. If you have an ego, you don't have a spot on my team. We're all in it to win as a collective. And going back to Matt again, I don't want this to be a Matt Wilson thing, but that's the one thing he's really taught me: you have to bring people together who have absolutely different experiences, different mindsets, different personalities. But when you get onto the pitch, the court, we're one team. We make a decision, we may not agree, but we move. And again, even back to your point and question: I don't care what level you're at, what your experience is. Lean into that journey and find a way to provide your stamp on it.
