Northern Lights Gaming, the award-winning slot studio behind hits such as Unusual Suspects and Bison Moon, has announced the promotion of Chris Loftus to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
The appointment follows the departure of Andrew Goodale, who has led the company for more than eight years and will be stepping down to pursue new opportunities.
Loftus brings over 17 years of industry experience to the position, having joined Northern Lights Gaming as Commercial Director in April 2025. His extensive background includes senior leadership roles across several major gaming businesses. 
He spent a decade at Inspired Entertainment as Head of Content Operations before moving to 1X2 Network, where he served as Commercial Director. Loftus later held the position of Sales Director at Playnetic, a rising game studio, where he further developed his expertise in commercial strategy and business development.
As CEO, Loftus is expected to leverage his commercial acumen and creative insight to guide Northern Lights Gaming through its next growth phase, with a strong focus on innovation and continued delivery of standout slot content.
Robert Henrysson, Chairman at Northern Lights Gaming, commented:
“We are thrilled to promote Chris to the position of CEO and for him to lead Northern Lights Gaming into the next chapter of its success story.
Of course, we’d like to thank Andrew for his many years of service and for helping to drive Northern Lights Gaming forward with passion and purpose. With Chris leading our incredible team and a strong product roadmap ahead, we are highly confident of continued success.”
Chris Loftus, CEO of Northern Lights Gaming, added:
“It’s an honour to have been promoted to CEO and to have the trust of the team to steer the ship. The key to success for any studio is to create great games that resonate with players, and we have the right team and process in place to keep delivering exceptional titles.”
Loftus’ appointment signals a seamless transition in leadership, reinforcing Northern Lights Gaming’s commitment to producing innovative, player-focused slot experiences and strengthening its position in the competitive iGaming content landscape.
