Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced a transition process to ensure a smooth and orderly transfer of executive responsibilities at the Company. Upon the conclusion of the transition process, Virginia McDowell, the Company's current president and chief operating officer, will be promoted to president and chief executive officer, and James B. Perry, the current chairman and chief executive, will become the Company's executive chairman. Virginia McDowell has 30 years of experience in the gaming industry, and has built an award-winning track record of leadership in operations, marketing, technology and management. At Isle of Capri, Ms. McDowell has overseen the day-to-day operations of the Company's 15 gaming properties since July 2007. During this time, she has been responsible for implementing the Company's strategic operating plan, including the launch of the new Isle and Lady Luck casino brands. The implementation of the strategic operating plan has resulted in enhanced customer loyalty, decreased operating costs, improved the customer experience, overhauled marketing campaigns, as well as, in several strategic technology initiatives and innovative new human resources strategies.
Prior to joining the Company, Ms. McDowell served as executive vice president and chief information officer of Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc. Prior to joining Trump Entertainment Resorts, Ms. McDowell spent eight years at Argosy Gaming Company in Alton, Illinois, joining the company as vice president of sales and marketing, and ultimately holding the position of senior vice president of operations. She began her gaming career in Atlantic City, holding a variety of executive positions over a period of more than 15 years.
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