LONDON, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) today announced that
Dorothy Costa, who previously served
as IGT Vice President of People and Transformation for North America, has been appointed as Global
Head of People and Transformation, reporting to Marco Sala effective April 6, 2020. In her new role, Ms. Costa will
have strategic oversight for the IGT People and Transformation
function, including all business unit senior people partners and
the total rewards, diversity & inclusion, organization
transformation and global services and talent management centers of
excellence.
Mario Di Loreto is transitioning
from his position as IGT Executive Vice President of People and
Transformation, effective April 6,
2020. Mr. Di Loreto will
serve as Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor to IGT CEO
Marco Sala through the end of
2020.
"I wish to congratulate Dorothy
Costa, whom I will be working with closely as she takes on
the role of Global Head of People and Transformation and we
continue to advance IGT's leadership by attracting and cultivating
our industry's foremost talent," said Marco Sala, IGT CEO. "I would like
to thank Mario Di Loreto for his
successful transformation of IGT Human Resources into the People
and Transformation organization, and for implementing a strategic
operating model that has greatly benefitted our Company and global
workforce."
Ms. Costa has more than 26 years of human resources
experience, including 22 years in the lottery and gaming industry.
Prior to her current role at IGT (formerly GTECH), she served as
Senior Director of Human Resources for the Products and Services
organization and in a series of roles of increasing responsibility
in the Company. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Costa served in
various human resources roles for the Citizens Financial Group in
Providence, Rhode Island. Ms.
Costa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management
from Rhode Island College, and an MBA
in Organizational Leadership from Johnson
& Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. She also
completed the Advanced Human Resource Executive Program at the
University of Michigan, Michigan Ross
School of Business Executive Education.
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 unrivalled 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 approximately 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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