John Pollard

John oversees all financial and operational aspects of Pollard Banknote. He has helped lead the company from its beginnings in the lottery industry in the 1980s to the world-class lottery partner that it is today. John’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding Pollard Banknote’s strategic investment to solidify the company’s position as a proven lottery partner and innovator. As Co-CEO with his brother, Doug, John continues to drive the company’s ongoing expansion into new business sectors within the lottery and charitable gaming industries.

Before joining Pollard Banknote, John worked for the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche (now Deloitte).

John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba and is a former member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba. He was inducted into the Public Gaming Research Institute Lottery Hall of Fame in 2020.