Bally’s Corporation Wednesday introduced Kim Barker Lee as the company’s new executive vice president, chief legal officer. Lee will head Bally’s legal and public affairs teams and support global strategic initiatives.
“We are excited to welcome Kim to Bally’s and are confident that she will make an excellent addition to our global leadership team,” said Bally’s CEO Lee Fenton in a statement. “The depth and breadth of Kim’s legal expertise, especially in gaming and lottery, will be instrumental as the company continues to expand and evolve during this period of significant growth. Additionally, her strong network and understanding of our key markets, including Rhode Island and Illinois, is particularly valuable as we explore new opportunities in the jurisdictions in which we conduct business.”
Lee has more than 25 years of experience in gaming, lottery, and governmental law and most recently served as International Game Technology’s first global vice president of diversity and inclusion. She also has worked for IGT’s affiliate Northstar Lottery Group, and was the general counsel for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Also, Lee was a partner in two Chicago law firms, Altheimer & Gray and Pugh, Jones & Johnson.
“I’m pleased to be joining Bally’s during such an exciting time,” Lee said. “The opportunities for growth are significant as the company advances its transformation into a global omni-channel gaming leader. I’ve spent much of my career deploying leadership and operational strategies in the lottery and gaming space, so I understand how the industry works and the challenges that must be overcome. I look forward to this next chapter and to playing a part in Bally’s continued success.”
