– USA, NV – Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) announced the additions of Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou to its Board as Independent Directors effective immediately, expanding the Board to 12 members of whom 10 are independent.
“I would like to welcome Jesse and Ted to the Board. Jesse and Ted bring diverse and relevant experience that will assist the Board in maximizing value for all shareholders.” said CEO Tom Reeg.
About Jesse Lynn
Jesse Lynn is the General Counsel of Icahn Enterprises L.P. and COO of Icahn Capital LP. Before joining Icahn Enterprises, he practiced corporate law in New York at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo, P.C. and, before that, at Gordon Altman Butowsky Weitzen Shalov & Wein. Jesse Lynn is a director of JetBlue Airways Corporation and was a director of Conduent Incorporated, Crown Holdings Inc., Xerox Holdings Corporation, FirstEnergy Corp., Cloudera, Inc., Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., and The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
Jesse Lynn received a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from the Boston University School of Law.
About Ted Papapostolou
Ted Papapostolou has served as CFO of Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of businesses, including investment, energy, automotive, food packaging, real estate, home fashion, and pharma, since November 2021. In addition, he has served as director of Icahn Enterprises L.P. since December 2021 and its Secretary since April 2020.
Ted Papapostolou served as CAO of Icahn Enterprises L.P. from April 2020 to December 2023 and in various progressive accounting positions at Icahn Enterprises from March 2007 to March 2020. Previously, Mr. Papapostolou worked at Grant Thornton LLP in their audit practice.
Ted Papapostolou received his M.B.A. from The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at Saint John’s University and his B.B.A. from Fthe rank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University.
Ted Papapostolou has served as Director of Viskase Companies, Inc., a global leader in food packaging solutions and services, since April 2020 and as chairman since March 2023. Mr. Papapostolou has served as director and chairman of CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI), a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the renewable fuels and petroleum refining and marketing businesses as well as in the nitrogen manufacturing business through its interest in CVR Partners, LP (NYSE: UAN), since March 2023.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is the largest casino entertainment company in the US and one of the world’s most diversified casino entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions, and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah’s, Horseshoe, and Eldorado brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment,t and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence, and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities, and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.
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