WINNIPEG, MB, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote
Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is very pleased to
announce that Shannon DeHaven will
be joining our organization in the position of Vice President of
Digital Engagement, effective April
5. Shannon will provide leadership to our Digital Engagement
team and will support our lottery clients in the implementation of
best-in-class programs and solutions to support their digital
journeys and maximize the value of the digital sphere.
Shannon brings a wealth of experience to Pollard Banknote,
having served as Deputy Director of Digital Operations for the
Michigan Lottery for the past several years. Prior to this, she
held positions of increasing responsibility in the growing
interactive business of the Lottery, which includes one of the most
successful iLottery programs in North
America. Shannon has been recognized as a leader in the
industry and is the recipient of a number of industry awards. In
2021, she was named by Gaming Intelligence as one of their top 50
gaming executives, and in 2019 was named as one of iGaming
Business's Most Influential Women in Gaming. In addition, she was
the recipient of the prestigious NASPL Powers Award in 2017, which
recognizes the significant contributions lottery employees have
made through exceptional job performance.
"I am excited to join the Pollard Banknote team as I embark on
the next chapter of my career," said Shannon. "In addition to
becoming part of an organization that I have worked closely with
for many years, I am looking forward to the opportunity to support
lotteries around the world to foster entertaining and engaging
digital experiences for their players."
"Pollard Banknote has been an active partner in helping
lotteries with their evolving digital strategy," said Doug Pollard, co-CEO, Pollard Banknote.
"Shannon's passion and experience with one-to-one player engagement
will provide a significant addition to our expertise, which we are
confident will be valued by our lottery clients."
About Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60
lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket
products, licensed games, Schafer Systems and Fastrak retail
merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings,
ranging from world-class mkodo game apps to comprehensive player
engagement and iLottery solutions, including strategic marketing
and management services. The company is a proven innovator and has
decades of experience helping lotteries to maximize player
engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard Banknote
also provides pull-tab tickets, bingo paper, and its Diamond Game and Compliant Gaming electronic
games and devices to charitable and other gaming markets in North
America. Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned
approximately 64.3% by the Pollard family and 35.7% by public
shareholders, and is publicly traded on the TSX (PBL). For more
information, please visit our website at
www.pollardbanknote.com.
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SOURCE Pollard Banknote Limited