Hunt begins for next CEO of American Gaming Association

The executive committee of the American Gaming Association (AGA) has constituted a seven-member search committee to find its next chief executive.

The new CEO will replace Geoff Freeman, who will be leaving the AGA at the end of July and will become president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturer’s Association. Freeman has been president and chief executive officer of the AGA for five years.

The committee will be led by Tim Wilmott, CEO of Penn National Gaming and chairman of the board.

 “The gaming industry is widely recognised as among the most popular of consumer entertainment experiences and we take seriously our role in providing this experience safely and responsibly,” said Wilmott.

 “We are also proud to support the creation of strong jobs and tremendous economic value for the communities in which we operate across the US. The growing impact of our industry, including the opportunity for states to offer legal sports betting, makes this an especially exciting time to lead our membership toward a vibrant future.”

Stacy Papadopoulos, general counsel and SVP of industry services at the AGA, has been appointed as interim CEO until a candidate is named. “We are grateful to Geoff for his leadership over the last five years and we wish to thank Stacy for taking the helm of the AGA while we identify its next CEO,” said Wilmott.

Source: InterGameOnline