Former Revlon CEO appointed CEO of Scientific Games

NEW YORK — Former Revlon CEO David Kennedy is taking the helm at Scientific Games Corp., a developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for gaming and lottery markets worldwide.



In his new role as CEO, Kennedy will succeed A. Lorne Weil. The technology company has also determined to separate the roles of chairman and CEO and has appointed Ronald O. Perelman as its chairman.



Kennedy has served as vice chairman and a member of its Executive and Finance Committee since October 2009. Kennedy served as an executive of Scientific Games from November 2010 until March 2012, including as chief administrative officer from April 2011 until March 2012. Kennedy most recently served as president of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings and as president and CEO of Revlon from September 2006 through May 2009. His business career, spanning four decades, also includes several senior management and senior financial positions with Coca-Cola.