LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars
Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), the world's most
diversified gaming and entertainment company, today announced the
appointment of Richard Broome as
Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications.
In this role, Mr. Broome will lead all of Caesars' internal and
external communications efforts, including those at the corporate
center and the properties. Mr. Broome was previously Global Head of
Corporate Affairs and Government Relations at Hertz.
Jan Jones Blackhurst will
continue to oversee Government Relations and Corporate
Responsibility. Mr. Broome and Ms. Jones
Blackhurst both report to President and Chief Executive
Officer Mark Frissora.
"As we set our sights on the next phase of growth for our
company and continue to manage through the restructuring of CEOC, I
am especially pleased to welcome Rich to the team," said Mr.
Frissora. "Rich will help bring together the communicators across
our company to deliver a consistent and relevant message to our
customers, colleagues, partners and investors.
"Rich's appointment will allow Jan to devote more of her time to
advancing our various government relations and corporate
responsibility efforts," Mr. Frissora said. "Jan contributes
tirelessly to Caesars, and her continued leadership on these
initiatives is important to our continued success there."
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment Corporation (CEC) is the world's most
diversified casino-entertainment provider and the most
geographically diverse U.S. casino-entertainment company. CEC is
mainly comprised of the following three entities: the majority
owned operating subsidiary Caesars Entertainment Operating Company,
wholly owned Caesars Entertainment Resort Properties and Caesars
Growth Properties, in which we hold a variable economic interest.
Since its beginning in Reno,
Nevada, 75 years ago, CEC has grown through development of
new resorts, expansions and acquisitions and its portfolio of
subsidiaries now operate 50 casinos in 13 U.S. states and five
countries. The Company's resorts operate primarily under the
Caesars®, Harrah's® and Horseshoe®
brand names. CEC's portfolio also includes the London Clubs
International family of casinos. CEC is focused on building loyalty
and value with its guests through a unique combination of great
service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational
excellence and technology leadership. The Company is committed to
environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognizes
the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment.
For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.
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