The candidate currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR). Over the course of his tenure at Caesars, he has held positions in both property operations and corporate finance. While in operations, the candidate led the planning and analysis, revenue management, distribution and accounting efforts for Caesars 12 Nevada properties. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer where his responsibilities included the leadership of treasury, investor relations, risk management and mergers & acquisitions. Previous to his employment with Caesars, the candidate spent five years with Merck and Company (NYSE: MRK), working in various capacities in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and at their New Jersey corporate headquarters. The candidate grew up in Pittsford, Vermont and attended Cornell University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He also holds an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) owns and/or operates casinos. The company’s casinos operate under such names as Harrah’s, Horseshoe, and Rio. Altogether Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s facilities — including hotels, riverboat casinos, and gaming establishments — boast millions of square feet of casino space and thousands of hotel rooms. Among Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s casino resorts located on the Vegas Strip are Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, and Planet Hollywood. Revenue: $3.9 billion.

Candidate ID: 175143