On April 7, Chicago-based Accel Entertainment tapped Scott Levin to be its new chief legal officer, effective immediately. Levin will also serve as the company’s secretary.
He holds a law degree from George Washington College and was an undergraduate at Boston College.
Levin’s 30-year-plus resumé includes being the first general counsel of Morton’s Restaurant Group and CEO of FTD Cos. Before coming to Accel, Levin founded and was managing director of Portico Advisors. In this capacity, he “served as outside general counsel and executive advisor for growing companies undergoing periods of significant transformation,” according to Accel.
In addition to being general counsel for European firm Torex Retail, Levin has advised such startups as Atlas Power Group, Coskata, eMac Digital, and OurHouse.
“I have been closely following Accel Entertainment’s sustained growth since [its] becoming a public company,” stated Levin. “Accel’s commitment to excellence and determination to fuel growth through innovation are inspiring and hope to help advance Accel’s industry-leading position in the locals gaming sector.”
“Scott brings a wealth of invaluable experience to Accel Entertainment across multiple legal disciplines,” said Accel CEO Andy Rubenstein. “In the gaming industry, a strong legal function is essential for long-term growth and Scott brings the key legal experience needed to help us further strengthen our best-in-class organization.”
The addition of Levin to the Accel masthead will cause some shifting of executive chairs. Former General Counsel Derek Harmer will now concentrate solely on his ongoing duties as chief compliance officer.
Said Rubenstein of the changeover, “Derek has made a tremendous impact on our organization while leading the legal and compliance teams. His success in this dedicated national role will be a key driver in supporting the company’s commitment to compliance and growth into new regulated markets.”
Both Harmer and Levin will report directly to Rubenstein.
