Scientific Games has named Ray Anderson interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, as the Atlanta-based lottery technology company navigates a leadership change in its finance division. The appointment bridges the gap left by departing CFO Nick Negro, who steps down May 15 after three years in the role. Negro is leaving to pursue an opportunity in Chicago that places him closer to family, the company said. During his tenure he guided Scientific Games through a period the company characterizes as sustained growth, though specific financial metrics were not disclosed in the announcement. Anderson's interim appointment signals that Scientific Games is prioritizing stability as it conducts a formal search for a permanent finance chief. Interim arrangements of this kind are increasingly common in the gaming and entertainment supply sector, where vendor relationships, contract cycles, and regulatory reporting demand uninterrupted financial oversight. While Scientific Games operates primarily in the lottery and gaming technology space rather than food service, its supply chain and retail footprint intersect meaningfully with hospitality and convenience-channel operators who carry lottery products at the point of sale. Leadership continuity at major gaming suppliers can affect contract negotiations and technology rollout timelines for those venue partners. Operators tracking [hospitality industry trends](/hospitality/industry-trends) will want to monitor how the permanent hire shapes the company's commercial priorities. Executive turnover in finance roles across the broader entertainment and venue services sector has been a recurring theme heading into 2026, reflecting both a tight labor market for seasoned CFOs and a wave of post-pandemic restructuring. For context on how similar transitions are playing out across supplier organizations serving on-premise venues, see [Food & Beverage Magazine](https://fb101.com/?utm_source=rhfnews&utm_campaign=powered_by)'s ongoing coverage of [beverage and entertainment supplier dynamics](/beverage/industry-trends). Written by Michael Politz, Author of [Guide to Restaurant Success: The Proven Process for Starting Any Restaurant Business From Scratch to Success (ISBN: 978-1-119-66896-1)](https://www.amazon.com/Beverage-Magazines-Guide-Restaurant-Success/dp/1119668964), Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine, the leading online magazine and resource in the industry. Designer of the Bluetooth logo and recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Top 40 Under 40" for founding American Wholesale Floral, Politz is also the Co-founder of the Proof Awards and the CPG Awards and a partner in numerous consumer brands across the food and beverage sector.