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This CEO chose a job because it sounded fun. Now he runs a $12b company

This CEO chose a job because it sounded fun. Now he runs a $12b company

Light & Wonder CEO Matt Wilson was offered two graduate jobs. His father recommended he opt for the media company role but Wilson was already hooked on gaming.

Sally PattenBOSS editor
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Matt Wilson, chief executive of gaming group Light & Wonder, was 25 years old when he was given his best piece of career advice.

He had just told his boss, former Aristocrat CEO Jamie Odell, that he wanted his job.

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Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com

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