The Canadian Gaming Association at its Annual General Meeting yesterday announced the appointment of four new members to its board directors. The board size was also trimmed from 20 members to 15.
The new board members are: Lindsay Slader, GeoComply’s Senior Vice President of Compliance; Derek Ramm, the Global Head of Advisory Services at Kinectify; Peter Czegledy, a law partner at Aird & Berlis LLP; and Terry McInally, Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Technology & Interactive Officer for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment.
In addition, Neil Erlick, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Nuvei, and Chuck Keeling, EVP, SH Engagement, Community and Social Responsibility, Great Canadian Entertainent, were re-appointed for second three-year terms.
“(The new board members’) diverse expertise and insights will play a critical role in helping CGA further its mission to support a regulated and responsible industry through education, collaboration and advocacy,” said Paul Burns, President and CEO of the CGA, in a statement. “Their perspectives and regional representation will strengthen our efforts and ensure we continue making meaningful progress.”
The four new members, as well as Erlick and Keeling, join Bruce Caughill, Managing Director, Canada, Rush Street Interactive; Charmaine Hogan, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Playtech; Dale Hooper, General Manager Canada, FanDuel; David Lucchese, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Everi; Adrianne McGrath, Vice President, Business Development, Konami Gaming; Niaz Nejad, Managing Director, Americas – Gaming, Light & Wonder; Bob Parente, SVP Chief Revenue Officer, Gaming, Light & Wonder; Richard Taylor, President, MGE Entertainment – Fallsview; and Scott Vanderwel, Chief Executive Officer Canada, PointsBet Canada on the CGA board.
Shelley White, President/CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council, who is retiring at the end of the month, was one of the individuals who left the CGA board.
