Patti Hart
Patti S. Hart | |
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| Born | Marseilles, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Technology executive, speaker, author |
| Known for | Former CEO of International Game Technology, anti-retirement advocacy |
| Notable work | The Resolutionist: Welcome to the Anti-Retirement Movement |
Patti S. Hart is a distinguished former executive and influential figure in the technology sector, known also as a speaker and author focused on anti-retirement themes. She held the position of vice chairman at International Game Technology (IGT) and was its CEO from April 2009 until April 2015, having joined the company’s board in June 2006. Hart currently lives in Northern California alongside her husband, Milledge.
Early life and education
Raised in Marseilles, Illinois, Hart completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration at Illinois State University in 1978. Her alma mater honored her with induction into its Hall of Fame in 2012, followed by the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2015.
Career
Prior to her tenure at IGT, Hart served as chairman and CEO at several companies, including Pinnacle Systems Inc. (2004–2005), Excite@Home Inc. (2001–2002), and Telocity Inc. (1999–2001). She also held executive leadership roles at Sprint Corporation, notably as president and COO of Sprint's Long Distance Division. In 2011, Hart co-established the Global Gaming Woman Initiative.
Her board memberships extend to publicly traded firms such as Yahoo! Inc and Korn/Ferry International Inc., along with participation on the American Gaming Association’s board. Since 2019, she has been serving as a trustee for the U.S. Soccer Federation. Fortune Magazine recognized her in 1998 as one of the Most Powerful Women.
Publications
The Resolutionist: Welcome to the Anti-Retirement Movement, authored by Patti and Milledge Hart, was published by Advantage Media Group.