The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) has announced the slate of officers for who will lead the organization until June 30, 2022.
Beginning his term as the new IAGA president is Luke Orchard, senior vice president and chief compliance and risk management officer for IGT. Ellen Whittemore, executive vice president and general counsel of Wynn Resorts, is beginning her term as IAGA vice president.
The full slate of IAGA Trustees is viewable online at www.theiaga.org.
“I am pleased to begin my term as IAGA President with such an accomplished and dedicated group of officers and trustees, who collectively bring a diverse wealth of legal, regulatory and operational expertise to our association,” said Orchard.
“I am confident that they will help IAGA expand our effectiveness in providing the global gaming industry with exceptional education resources enhanced by unparalleled networking opportunities as the industry emerges from the past year’s unprecedented closures and restrictions.
“Additionally, on behalf of IAGA’s officers, trustees and counselors, I would like to thank 2020 President John Hagan for his leadership during the past 18 months, as his guidance through the pandemic enabled IAGA to continue its support of our members and our industry. I look forward to building on the initiatives and accomplishments that John and his predecessors have put in place and helping IAGA grow and thrive in the months and years to come.”
IAGA also announced that it will hold its next International Gaming Summit June 27-29, 2022 at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. As a premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other adviser delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming.
“I am very pleased to announce that IAGA’s 39th Annual International Gaming Summit will be held in Boston, a vibrant and historic city,” commented Orchard. “Our compelling Summit program will focus on gaming issues of international relevance and will be developed in conjunction with several of our content and conference partners. I look forward to welcoming our delegates to Boston and participating with them in lively discussions about the critical issues and opportunities facing global gaming.”
Following is the complete slate of IAGA officers for the coming year.
Appointed to first terms:
- President: Luke Orchard, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance and Risk Management Officer, IGT
- Vice President: Ellen Whittemore, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Wynn Resorts
- Secretary: John Stawyskyj, Partner & Sector Head – Hotels, Leisure and Gaming, Ashurst Australia
- Treasurer: Jeffrey Barbin, Partner, Phelps Dunbar
- Assistant Treasurer: Harper Ko, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Penn National Gaming
- General Counsel: William Downey, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Reappointed to second terms:
- Mark Clayton, Shareholder and Global Gaming Practice Co-Chair, Greenberg Traurig
- Chris Grippa, Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Services and Forensic Accounting, Aprio
- Mark Hemmerle, Vice President, Gaming and Compliance Counsel, Shift4Payments
- Jeremy Kleiman, Partner and Gaming Law Practice Group Head, Saiber
- Rui Pinto Proenca, Partner and Corporate / Gaming Practice Head, MdME Lawyers
