McGowen, who has worked across gaming, hospitality and relationship marketing for 30 years, becomes CEO with immediate effect. Bombay Group confirmed the appointment in a statement issued today (7 February).
McGowen joins the group after almost nine years as chief executive of Les Ambassadeurs Casino in London. He also had a three-year spell as chief marketing officer at the venue.
Prior to this, McGowen worked in several senior roles at the Crystal Palace Casino in the Bahamas. He also spent time with the Mandalay Resort Group, American Casino and Entertainment Properties, and Harrah’s Entertainment.
McGowen replaces Anita Brinkem who had been serving as interim CEO at Bombay.
McGowen eyes new additions at Bombay
“I’m hugely impressed by the Bombay team’s dedication to elevating standards in the high-end gaming industry from a product and compliance perspective,” McGowen said. “One of my goals for the near future is to engage even broader global experience in the team.”
Brinkem added: “Only a few weeks remain until the opening of The Burman and in combination with the Bombay Club they will complete the redefining of modern high-quality entertainment. Now is a good time to pass the baton so that Kevin can give our crown jewel the final shine.”
Alongside McGowen joining as CEO, Bombay has named Dajana Tiitsaar as its new chief operating officer. Tiitsaar takes on the role having worked as a consultant for Bombay over the past 12 months.
Tiitsaar joins from Enefit, an Estonian energy company, where she was most recently country manager. During her career, she has also worked in tourism, hospitality and marketing.
