LONDON, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that Donald R. Sweitzer will be retiring on
Dec. 31 after 20 years of leadership
in IGT's government affairs and business development. As Chairman
of IGT Global Solutions Corporation, Don has been an accomplished
ambassador to IGT's current and prospective global customers and
government officials, and instrumental in its development, growth,
and industry leadership.
"Don's expertise building and nurturing relationships with
state and commercial partners around the world, along with his
insights into complex geopolitical situations, have been important
to IGT's continued expansion and leading market position," said
IGT CEO Marco Sala. "I
will always be grateful for his integrity, insight, and leadership.
His achievements with IGT will continue to resonate far into the
future."
"I am grateful to Marco Sala
and the entire IGT family, our customers, and business partners for
the extraordinary opportunities and meaningful relationships we
have built together throughout the last 20 years," said
Don. "I can honestly say I have enjoyed coming to work
every single day during my time here, and I love the people in this
company. It's now a good time in the business to retire on a
positive note, with a spectacular future ahead for IGT."
Prior to his role as Chairman of IGT Global Solutions
Corporation, Don was Senior Vice President of Global Business
Development and Public Affairs. In this role, he identified and
developed new business opportunities and supported the expansion of
the Company's products and services in existing jurisdictions. He
also continuously enhanced the Company's communications and
services to its worldwide government and commercial clients.
Before joining the Company in 1998, Don served in prominent
senior roles in federal and state politics. He was political
director of the Democratic National Committee during the first term
of former U.S. President Bill
Clinton. He was also a trusted advisor to elected
representatives, including Senators Edward
M. Kennedy, D-Massachusetts
and Howard M. Metzenbaum,
D-Ohio. Don first became involved
with politics when he was elected to public office, formerly
serving as deputy town supervisor and councilman in East Greenbush, New York.
In addition, he has held roles on the boards of non-governmental
organizations including current Co-Chair and past Chairman of the
International Foundation for Electoral Systems and current board
member of the Providence Performing Arts Center. Don is also a
member of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame.
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 more than 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
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