LONDON, Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that
the Board of Directors of IGT (the "Board") has appointed
Lorenzo Pellicioli, formerly the Vice Chairperson, as Chairperson
of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Pellicioli had been acting
Chairperson since the departure of Phil
Satre in August.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Pellicioli said, "I am
honored to serve as Chairperson for IGT and I look forward to
working with the Directors and senior management to guide continued
success in the future."
The Board also appointed James
McCann as Vice Chairperson and Lead Independent Director.
Mr. McCann has served on the Board since 2015 and currently serves
as the chair of the Board's Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee.
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 over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
Contact:
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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