LONDON, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it has
expanded its senior leadership team with the appointments of three
members to new roles.
Bob Vincent has been named
Chairperson of IGT Global Solutions Corporation, the primary
operating subsidiary for the U.S. lottery business, effective
April 8, 2019. Bob will serve as a
senior consultant to IGT Chief Executive Officer Marco Sala and the rest of IGT's senior
leadership team. Bob began working as a consultant for IGT in 1990
and joined the Company in 1996. He has held several
leadership roles, including his current role as Executive Vice
President for Administrative Services and External Relations, which
he will be leaving on the effective date of his new role. Bob is a
member of several Rhode
Island-based boards and committees, including the Rhode
Island Hospital Foundation, the University of
Rhode Island Foundation and the University's Harrington School of Communication and
Media.
Wendy Montgomery joins the senior
leadership team as Senior Vice President of Global Brand,
Marketing, and Communications, effective immediately. Reporting
directly to Marco Sala, she will
oversee the strategy for IGT's global brand, trade shows, and
external communications, including community relations, responsible
gaming, and corporate social responsibility. Prior to joining IGT
in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing, she
spent 13 years at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation where
she led marketing, sales, operations, policy and planning, and the
iGaming business.
Scott Gunn also joins the senior
leadership team as Senior Vice President of Corporate Public
Affairs, effective immediately. Reporting directly to Marco Sala, Scott is responsible for public
affairs related to government relations strategy, and is
instrumental in directing and facilitating government relationships
and public engagement to advance global business interests for the
North American and International business units. Scott has been
with the Company for more than 24 years and has held positions in
operations, sales, business development, and public affairs. Scott
serves on the Board of Advisors to Reviver Auto, is Chairperson of
IGT's Political Action Committee, and is a member of IGT's
Executive Diversity and Inclusion Council.
"Bob, Wendy, and Scott are all seasoned industry
professionals with specialized individual skills who bring great
value to IGT. I look forward to Bob's continued contribution
as the new chairperson of our operating subsidiary, and I am
pleased to have Wendy and Scott join our senior leadership
team," said IGT Chief Executive Officer Marco Sala. "IGT is constantly evolving
to maintain our position as the industry leader in gaming, and I am
confident that these appointments will positively impact our
business and serve us well in the coming years."
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Digital and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. 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 over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
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IGT Contacts:
Angela Geryak
Wiczek, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Giuliano Frosini, +39 06 51899584;
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James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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