Nathan Drane is an innovator by nature. Over the past 15 years, he has watched the gaming world evolve while the online gaming space has experienced accelerated growth. As the senior vice president global product management of Light & Wonder, Drane looks forward to using the real-time feedback and data from online gaming to make land-based gaming faster, with a better ability to manage content and player engagement.
Drane is always pushing for progress at Light & Wonder, and he achieves it with his willingness to fail forward. Chief Product Officer Rich Schneider taught Drane that mistakes are inevitable but that they aren’t remembered as much as how a person responds to failure. As a product strategist, Drane has learned that strategies almost never go as planned, but it’s problem-solving and recovery that matter.
By contributing to a culture of creativity, Drane helps inspire those with whom he works. He understands the value of a quality network and has developed the skills to collaborate and communicate well with his peers. His bold business acumen has contributed to growth within the company. Drane takes pride in watching talented individuals under his mentorship thrive within the industry.