Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Government

Ontario

Shape the Future of Regulation in One of North America’s Most Dynamic Sectors
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking a visionary Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) to play a defining role in shaping the future of regulation across some of Ontario’s most complex, high-profile, and rapidly evolving sectors. As a key member of the Executive Committee, the CSO provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership at a time of significant transformation, guiding regulatory modernization, market expansion, digital integration, and government engagement across alcohol, gaming (all verticals), retail cannabis, and horse racing markets. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of public policy, regulation, and strategy, with direct influence on provincial priorities and outcomes-based regulation in multi-billion-dollar, globalized industries.

About the AGCO
The AGCO is an arm’s-length regulatory commission with one of the broadest and most complex mandates in Ontario. It oversees and regulates alcohol, gaming, retail cannabis and horse racing, industries that generate tens of billions of dollars annually for the provincial economy and position Ontario as a global regulatory leader. Over the past several years, the AGCO has led landmark initiatives including introducing and administering regulatory frameworks for:
•	Liquor retail expansion
•	Launch of iGaming and online sports betting
•	Regulation of recreational cannabis
•	Expansion of electronic charitable gaming
•	Oversight of horse racing integrity, wagering, and animal welfare

The organization continues to evolve rapidly, requiring strong strategic leadership, political insight, and regulatory excellence.