---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950157-21-001202"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LNWO"
cik: "0000750004"
company_name: "Light & Wonder, Inc."
filed_at: "2021-11-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T05:56:04.563325+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Michael Winterscheidt steps down as CAO; CFO James assumes role

## Summary
- Michael F. Winterscheidt will leave full-time SVP/CAO role on Nov 30, 2021, transitioning to consulting via Engagement Letter.
- Constance P. James, EVP/CFO, to serve as principal accounting officer effective Nov 30, 2021, with no additional compensation.
- Winterscheidt to provide general accounting advisory services; fees per statement of work based on hours and complexity.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950157-21-001202
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LNWO
- cik: 0000750004
- company_name: Light & Wonder, Inc.
- filed_at: 2021-11-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750004/000095015721001202/0000950157-21-001202-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750004/000095015721001202/form8-k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000950157-21-001202.txt

## Key facts
- Executive change
  Constance P. James changed role as Principal Accounting Officer at Light & Wonder, Inc..
  - Action: will serve as
  - Role: Principal Accounting Officer
  source text: Constance P. James, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary, will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer effective as of the Separation Date.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750004/000095015721001202/0000950157-21-001202-index.htm
- Executive change
  Michael F. Winterscheidt departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at Light & Wonder, Inc..
  - Action: will leave
  - Role: Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
  source text: will leave his full-time position as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and transition to a consulting role effective upon the close of business on November 30, 2021
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/750004/000095015721001202/0000950157-21-001202-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.