LONDON, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that
Fabio Celadon will take a new role
as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development for
IGT, effective February 1, 2020.
Fabio will continue to report directly to IGT CEO Marco Sala as a member of the Company's senior
leadership team.
As EVP, Strategy and Corporate Development, Fabio will be
responsible for IGT's Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions and
Competitive Intelligence functions. Under Fabio's leadership, his
group will monitor industry and competitive trends in IGT's core
and adjacent markets; develop IGT's portfolio strategy; identify
key portfolio initiatives and support the business unit CEOs in the
identification and execution of their business unit strategic
initiatives; execute the Group's M&A strategy (mergers,
acquisitions, JVs and divestitures), managing deal evaluation,
structuring and negotiation, and coordinating internal
cross-functional teams as well as external advisors. Reporting to
Fabio will be the leaders of three functional areas: Strategy,
Mergers and Acquisitions and Competitive Intelligence.
"Fabio Celadon is an important
member of the senior leadership team at IGT," said
Marco Sala, IGT CEO. "I
look forward to his continued contributions in this new
role."
Fabio brings more than 17 years of global gaming experience
working in various senior management capacities at IGT and its
legacy companies. Since taking the role of CFO of Lottomatica
S.p.A. in 2002, he has gained global strategic and operational
experience from roles spanning Strategy and Corporate Development,
Operations and Business Development for IGT in Europe, North
America and Asia prior to
his most recent role as SVP, Gaming Portfolio.
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About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences
for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a
wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation,
player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge
technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that
engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local
presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more
than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering
to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
IGT has more than 12,000 employees. For more information, please
visit www.igt.com.
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U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
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