LONDON, Oct. 23, 2017
/PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT")
(NYSE: IGT) has announced that Christopher
Spears is joining the Company to lead its legal
team. As Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Spears
will be responsible for overseeing all legal and corporate
governance matters for the Company, and will report to IGT
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alberto Fornaro.
Spears will replace Neil Abrams,
who is retiring from the Company effective Dec. 31, 2017, and who has transitioned to the
role of Senior Advisor to the CFO until his retirement.
"As IGT faces significant opportunities in our rapidly
evolving industry, Chris Spears'
skills and depth of experience with an international Fortune 500
company will foster strong partnerships with IGT's leadership, and
ensure that we responsibly meet our growth objectives," said
Alberto Fornaro, IGT
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
"Neil Abrams has been a valued
member of the Senior Executive team at IGT. He played a key role in
supporting the Company through critical activities during and after
the merger completion. We thank him for his service, and wish him
well in this new chapter of his life."
Spears has 19 years of experience in positions of increasing
scope and responsibility with Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading
manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Most recently,
he was Group General Counsel – Commercial and International
Operations where he led a large, international team of legal
professionals responsible for providing comprehensive legal support
to Caterpillar business units around the globe. Prior to that, he
held several positions, including Chief Ethics and Compliance
Officer; Deputy General Counsel; Associate General Counsel –
Securities, Tax and Regulatory; and, while based in Singapore, General Counsel – Asia-Pacific. Before joining Caterpillar, he
was an Associate Attorney in the Corporate and Securities Practice
Group with Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC.
Spears has Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration
degrees from the University of
Kentucky, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business
Administration from Berea College in
Kentucky.
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 Interactive 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.
IGT Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
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