Andy Hendrickson

CTO at IGT

Speaker

Andy Hendrickson is Chief Product and Technology Officer at IGT, bringing over 30 years of experience in technology, product, and creativity across gaming, entertainment, and media. He believes lasting innovation occurs when product vision, creative excellence, and technology execution align around a shared strategy.
At IGT, Andy builds scalable platforms, empowers teams, and fosters collaboration across Product, Studio, and Technology, while preserving the unique craft of each discipline.

Previously, Andy led technology at Aristocrat, launching its online gaming division and next-gen platforms, and was CTO at Activision Publishing, supporting Call of Duty. Earlier, he held leadership roles at Disney Animation, DreamWorks, and Industrial Light & Magic, contributing to films like Frozen. He holds multiple U.S. patents and is active in industry organizations including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.