Boyd Gaming Announces Senior Executive Appointments
15 Décembre 2023 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced the
promotions of four of its senior executives as part of
strengthening its management and organizational structure and
underscoring the company’s commitment to serving its guests and
driving long-term profitable growth.
Effective immediately, Steve Thompson has been promoted to Chief
Administrative Officer, after previously serving as Executive Vice
President, Operations for the Nevada region. Succeeding Thompson is
Steve Schutte, who was previously Senior Vice President, Operations
for the Company’s Las Vegas Locals properties. In addition to
oversight of the Company’s Nevada properties, Schutte will assume
responsibility for Corporate Slot Operations, Food and Beverage,
and Hotel Operations.
Also effective immediately, Ted Bogich has been promoted to
Chief Operating Officer, after previously serving as Executive Vice
President, Operations for the Company’s Midwest & South region.
Succeeding Bogich is Ward Shaw, who previously oversaw Company
operations in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio as Senior Vice
President, Operations.
“These appointments strengthen our management structure and help
position Boyd for today’s dynamic and fast changing environment,”
said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Each of
these four accomplished executives has played a critical role in
our Company’s success, and through their expanded roles we will
further leverage their talent and expertise as we continue to drive
long-term growth and efficiencies throughout our operations.”
Thompson has served in numerous senior executive positions with
Boyd Gaming since joining the Company in 1983. He was named Senior
Vice President, Operations for Boyd Gaming’s Nevada region in 2004,
and Executive Vice President, Operations in 2016. In his new role
as Chief Administrative Officer, Thompson will oversee a number of
key Corporate functions, including Procurement, Administration,
Design & Construction, Corporate Social Responsibility,
Corporate Communications, and Race and Sports.
With 30 years of experience in the gaming industry, Schutte has
served as Senior Vice President, Operations for Boyd Gaming since
joining the Company in 2014, and currently has oversight of the
Company’s Las Vegas Locals properties. Prior to joining Boyd
Gaming, Schutte served in senior operations positions at gaming
companies in Ohio and Las Vegas.
Bogich joined Boyd Gaming in 2004 as Vice President and General
Manager of Sam’s Town Tunica, and was named Vice President and
General Manager of Blue Chip Casino Hotel in 2007. He was promoted
to Senior Vice President, Operations in 2012, and to Executive Vice
President, Operations in 2016. In his new role as Chief Operating
Officer, Bogich will have oversight of the Company’s 28 properties
nationwide. Bogich will also retain oversight of Corporate
Marketing, and Slot Analytics and Strategy.
Shaw has 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, serving
as Senior Vice President, Operations for Boyd Gaming since joining
the Company in 2018. Previously, Shaw held various senior level
positions for large gaming companies in multiple jurisdictions.
About Boyd Gaming
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a
leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming
entertainment properties in 10 states, manager of a tribal casino
in northern California, and owner and operator of Boyd Interactive,
a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business. The Company is also a
strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the
nation's leading sports-betting operator. With one of the most
experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming
prides itself on offering guests an outstanding entertainment
experience and memorable customer service. Through a long-standing
company philosophy called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd Gaming is
committed to advancing Environmental, Social and Corporate
Governance (ESG) initiatives that positively impact the Company's
stakeholders and communities. For additional Company information
and press releases, visit https://investors.boydgaming.com.
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